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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

    Published: Feb 25, 2016 Β· Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Alyssa Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This recipe for prosciutto-wrapped avocado crostini is your next favorite appetizer dish just waiting to happen. Lightly toasted baguette slices are topped with an avocado slice wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with balsamic glaze. These crostini are crunchy, creamy, salty, and tangy all in one!

    Prosciutto avocado crostini lined up on a serving tray.

    Crostini make wonderful appetizers — this we know. But they also make the best dinner with a side salad (and a glass of wine). I can personally vouch for the second scenario as we don’t host that many dinner parties in our two-room apartment, so crostini for dinner is a thing I’m familiar with. Who can wait for entertaining for bite-sized appetizers that include all your favorite flavors?

    Not me.

    These prosciutto-wrapped avocado crostini are super simple to make. First you toast baguette slices brushed with a little bit of olive oil, and then slice your avocado into thin wedges and slice your prosciutto into strips. Wrap your avocado in a strip of prosciutto and place on crostini, then drizzle balsamic glaze over top for serving. That simple! Prosciutto is one of those foods I’ve designated as a special occasion ingredient, so I can wholeheartedly get behind an excuse to use it with these crostini. I don’t know, something about it just seems more luxurious than normal. Fancy ham. πŸ™‚

    Prosciutto avocado crostini lined up on a serving tray before adding balsamic glaze.

    As the finishing touch you can use store-bought balsamic glaze, or you can make your own! I never thought to make my own before reading my friend Ashley’s post on how to make balsamic glaze. Uhh guys, it’s one ingredient – balsamic vinegar! I’m so glad to have a batch sitting in my fridge ready to roll for bread dipping and the occasional crostini-for-dinner situation, like these babies.

    Prosciutto avocado crostini lined up on a serving tray.

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

    This recipe for prosciutto-wrapped avocado crostini is your next favorite appetizer dish just waiting to happen. Lightly toasted baguette slices are topped with an avocado slice wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with balsamic glaze. These crostini are crunchy, creamy, salty, and tangy all in one!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 12 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 5 appetizer servings
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 large baguette loaf
    • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
    • 1 ripe avocado, cut into slices
    • 4 prosciutto slices, cut into 1 1/2"-wide strips
    • Balsamic glaze, store-bought or homemade
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    Instructions

    • Situate an oven rack near the top of your oven, leaving 4-5 inches from the top. Set oven to broil (see note) and let it heat for a few minutes.
    • Slice baguette on the diagonal in slices about 1/2" thick and brush both sides of each slice with olive oil. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with foil in a single layer. Place sheet in the oven and let the baguette slices toast for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully as they can burn very quickly. Remove the sheet from the oven when the edges are browned and the tops of the baguette slices are golden, but still a little bit soft to the touch. Let cool as you prep the rest of the ingredients.
    • Slice avocado into thin wedges and slice each piece of prosciutto into three equally-sized strips, length-wise. Wrap each avocado wedge with a strip of prosciutto. Place prosciutto-wrapped avocado wedge on a piece of toasted bread.
    • Before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze over top of each crostini.

    Notes

    My oven gives me the option to select a broil temperature. In this case I set it at 500 degrees F.
    This recipe is certainly adaptable to serving size. Feel free to increase the quantity of ingredients to feed your crowd!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.3g | Protein: 9.1g | Fat: 15.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

     

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    Comments

    1. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

      March 07, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      I love these!! Such a great combo of flavors and textures! And balsamic glaze pretty much makes everything amazing. Thanks so much for the fun surprise shower!! You ladies are the best! XOXO.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        March 07, 2016 at 8:10 pm

        Balsamic glaze on all the things! So glad to you loved it, Jess! <3

        Reply
    2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:54 pm

      Well this is just the nicest surprise! I’m so lucky to have you as a blogging friend. These crostinis sound delicious! And I just discovered that Coscto carries proscuitto, and I bought an insane amount of proscuitto there. I need ways to use it up. This is perfect!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 7:23 am

        Insane amounts of prosciutto…that sounds like a dream!! So glad we could ‘shower’ you with love, friend! xo

        Reply
    3. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

      February 25, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Appetizers for supper is the best – we love doing that! And these look just amazing, I can’t wait to try them out next time we don’t bother with anything but appetizers!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:43 pm

        Such a fun dinner, right? Thanks Stacey!

        Reply
    4. Izzy @ She Likes Food says

      February 25, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      I would totally eat these for dinner with a glass of wine too, haha! Sounds perfect! I love little toasts like this and I bet all these flavors are awesome together! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:43 pm

        Love being able to celebrate you all, even ‘virtually’. πŸ™‚ Thanks Izzy!

        Reply
    5. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      February 25, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      I am loving the sweet/savory thing happening here! These look delicious, and now I kind of want to have them for dinner πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:47 pm

        I highly recommend them as dinner, Denise! I’ve added prosciutto to my Saturday shopping list so I think another round of these is on the menu for me tomorrow. πŸ™‚ Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

      February 25, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Yay for balsamic glaze!! I’m so glad you found it helpful!! I make that stuff all the time .. it’s slightly out of hand πŸ™‚ And on top of these crostini?? I love the avocado prosciutto combo! That sounds fantastic!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:48 pm

        Oh I love it!! It’s perfect, doesn’t need any sweetener at all. I always have a ton of balsamic vinegar hanging around, and I love that I don’t have to buy pricey store-bought glaze. The best!

        Reply
    7. Kelly says

      February 25, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      I could happily have this crostini for dinner! I love making meals out of smaller bites – especially when there is avocado and balsamic glaze involved. Perfect for a baby shower too πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Thanks Kelly! Totally agree. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 25, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      So sweet!!
      And on a sad note…I haven’t bought an avocado in months :O

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Aww I just love avocado. Pretty sure I’d eat them with every meal if I could!

        Reply
    9. Annie says

      February 25, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Ohhh!! These flavors are outrageous! Creamy avocado with salty proscuitto?! Yes please!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks Annie!

        Reply
    10. marcie says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Alyssa, I would make a meal out of these! There’s almost every food group here, after all. πŸ™‚ Gorgeous photos and I love how creative they are — the proscuitto with the avocado sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:51 pm

        Haha I like your thinking Marcie! You’d love this combo. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Crostini’s are always a winner in my book. I just want to eat two dozen of them and call it dinner! The avocado on here is a great touch!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:52 pm

        Ohhh I love them. Crostini for breakfast, lunch, and dinner please! Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    12. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      February 25, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Wow I’m loving this appetizer, Alyssa! It’s all of my favorites in one! Prosciutto and avocado sound SO good. What a perfect bite-sized treat!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:53 pm

        Oh I agree Gayle…I love prosciutto and avocado! These were a treat to be able to combine so many favorites together. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

      February 25, 2016 at 6:45 am

      There’s so much droolworthy goodness going on in this crostini I can hardly stand it! And eeee! Those wrapped avocado slices are making me positively giddy with excitement!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 26, 2016 at 10:54 pm

        Thanks Sarah! Gotta go wrap avocado slices…so easy and so flavorful!!

        Reply

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