Vodka Butter Crostini (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy baguette with vodka-infused butter, lemon zest, and chives. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 fresh baguette
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Vodka Butter

03 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 ½ tbsp vodka
05 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Cut the baguette into 12 even slices, approximately ½ inch thick using a serrated knife.
03 - Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil.
04 - Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until slices are golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
05 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, vodka, sea salt, lemon zest, and chopped chives. Whisk vigorously until mixture is smooth and creamy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of vodka butter mixture onto each cooled crostini slice.
07 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over each topped crostini. Serve immediately while crostini remain crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The vodka creates this incredible depth without tasting boozy—friends always lean in when I whisper what the secret ingredient is.
  • You can prep the butter mixture hours ahead, making last-minute entertaining feel effortless while still seeming fancy.
02 -
  • The butter mixture might look curdled when you first add the vodka—keep whisking vigorously and it will become smooth again.
  • Toasting the bread just until golden gives you the perfect balance of crisp exterior and slightly chewy center that makes these irresistible.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill the mixing bowl before whipping the butter mixture to maintain the perfect spreadable consistency that won't immediately melt on the bread.
  • Reserve some of the lemon zest and chives to sprinkle over the finished crostini—this visual pop signals to guests that something special awaits their taste buds.
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