DOUBLE CRANBERRY CROSTINI

DOUBLE CRANBERRY CROSTINI image

Provided by Loretta Jasper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe of "cranberry - ginger chutney"
1/3 c dried cranberries
2 3 oz packages cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp chopped, pecans, toasted
1 tsp finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp lime juice
1 loaf baguette-style french bread
4 oz thinly sliced smoked turkey or ham

Steps:

1. Prepare Cranberry-Ginger Chutney; set aside to cool ... Pre-Heat Oven to 375 degrees....
2. Place dried cranberries in a small bowl with enough boiling water to cover; cover and let stand 15 minutes... Drain berries well.....
3. For Cranberry-Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.... Beat in drained cranberries. pecans, ginger, and lime juice; and set aside....
4. Slice Baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.... Place in a single layer on one or two large baking sheets... Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges just start to brown... Cool slightly... Cut turkey into about 30 pieces to fit on bread slices... Spread bread with Cranberry-Cheese Mixture... Top each with a piece of turkey...Dollop with Cranberry-Ginger Chutney.... This will make about 30 appetizers...