The bruschetta with pumpkin cream and crispy bacon is extraordinarily good for a cocktail dinner or appetizer.
A delicious finger food to prepare in a short time, to serve hot or cold.
With every bite, you will feel the pleasant contrast of the savory and crispy taste of the bacon blending with the softness, creaminess, and sweetness of the pumpkin.
The bruschetta with pumpkin cream and crispy bacon is also great for dinner in the intimacy of your family, I recommend preparing plenty because they will be a hit!
Together with a good cheese and cured meat board and a good glass of wine, it will bring the colors and flavors of autumn to your table.
If you also have the luck of having a fireplace at home, a dinner in front of the golden flames will give you an enveloping atmosphere.
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz cleaned Hokkaido pumpkin
- 1.8 oz cream cheese
- 1.1 oz pine nuts
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste chives
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 slices bread
Tools
- Blender
- Electric Grill
Steps
To prepare our cream, cut the cleaned pumpkin into cubes.
Transfer the pumpkin to a pan with a base of extra virgin olive oil.
Adjust with salt, season with garlic and chives.
Let it flavor by stirring often.
Add a glass of water and let it cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
At the end of cooking, it should be soft and without liquid.
Transfer to a blender and blend for a few minutes. Add the fresh cheese and blend until it becomes a smooth cream.
Add the pine nuts and give it a stir, leaving them whole.
Transfer the pumpkin cream into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours, even better if you prepare it a day before use.
Cut the slices into petals and let them brown in a non-stick pan without oil until they are nicely browned and crispy.
Toast the slices of bread on the grill, when they are golden, spread the cream on top, and place the bacon petals on top.
The bruschetta with pumpkin cream and crispy bacon is an innovative idea that stands out in originality and taste from the usual bruschetta.
