CHOCOLATE SEA SALT CROSTINI

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For this to work as a savory bite, the chocolate must be very dark, bittersweet, and world-class. Look for names that are hard to pronounce. Labels with percentage symbols are always a good sign (the higher the percent, the better).

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 11m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 French baguette, cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices
extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, broken into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon flaked sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place under broiler until golden, 2 minutes. Turn each slice over and broil 2 minutes. Turn off broiler.
  • Turn each slice over again; drizzle with olive oil. Push chocolate piece into the center of each slice and return baking sheet to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven and lightly sprinkle each chocolate piece with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 624.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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