Description
Succulent beef tenderloin crostini dance with rich parmesan cream sauce, creating an elegant Italian-inspired appetizer. Crisp bread, tender meat, and luxurious sauce combine for a sophisticated bite that will delight you at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Garnish and Optional:
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra fresh thyme leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Craft golden-brown crostini by positioning baguette slices under the broiler at 500°F. Toast 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and light golden, then transfer to a serving platter.
- Season beef tenderloin with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, achieving a beautiful caramelized exterior while maintaining medium-rare internal temperature.
- Deglaze the same skillet with heavy cream, simmering gently for 5-6 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped thyme, stirring continuously until sauce reaches a silky, smooth consistency.
- Layer each crostini with a thin spread of the luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, then carefully place a tender slice of beef on top.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling additional Parmesan shavings and fresh thyme leaves. Optional: drizzle with balsamic glaze for a complementary sweet-tangy accent. Serve immediately while components remain warm and crisp.
Notes
- Customize beef doneness by adjusting cooking time, ensuring each slice meets personal preference from rare to well-done.
- Use room temperature beef before cooking to guarantee even heat distribution and prevent tough meat texture.
- Select high-quality Parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic cream sauce flavor and smoother consistency.
- Replace beef with roasted portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian alternative that maintains elegant appetizer presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg