Crab Crostini

From The Cortina Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. A very rich and elegant appetizer.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped shallots
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4  tablespoons  softened butter
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 12  slices French baguettes (3/4 inch)
• 1  cup lump crabmeat, picked over
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot and garlic; saute, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
3. Pour in cream and reduce by half, about 10 minutes or so, stirring very frequently.
4. Take saucepan off of burner; add in cream cheese and stir until cheese is blended.
5. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic salt; stir until blended.
6. Spread garlic butter on baguette slices and top with 1 tablespoon of cooled cream cheese mixture.
7. Top each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of crabmeat and sprinkle with tomato and parsley.
8. Add a shake or two of salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
9. Place baguettes on a baking sheet and bake 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until cream cheese is bubbly and bread is crispy.
10. Watch the bottom of the bread carefully so it doesn't burn.
11. Serve hot.