Description
Elegant beef tenderloin crostini dazzle with luxurious parmesan cream sauce, offering a sophisticated bite-sized indulgence. Crisp baguette slices cradle succulent meat, promising a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with delightful anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
Bread:
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh thyme leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Elevate baguette slices to a crisp golden texture by positioning them on a baking sheet and delicately brushing with olive oil, then roasting at 400F (200C) for 5-7 minutes until perfectly toasted.
- Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear rapidly in a scorching hot skillet with olive oil, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes to achieve a beautiful caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter and minced garlic, allowing them to dance and release their aromatic essence for approximately one minute.
- Create a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce by incorporating heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme into the skillet, stirring consistently until the mixture thickens and develops a silky consistency, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Construct elegant crostini by layering seared beef slices atop the crisp baguette rounds, then cascade the velvety Parmesan cream sauce generously over each piece.
- Optional: Embellish the crostini with delicate sprigs of fresh thyme to enhance visual appeal and provide an additional layer of herbaceous fragrance.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural contrast between the crunchy baguette, succulent beef, and creamy sauce.
Notes
- Choose high-quality beef tenderloin for the most tender and flavorful result, ensuring meat is at room temperature before cooking.
- Sear beef quickly over high heat to lock in juices and create a beautiful golden-brown exterior without overcooking the delicate meat.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the most robust and creamy sauce, avoiding pre-packaged grated varieties that lack depth of flavor.
- Adjust cooking time for beef based on thickness and desired doneness, aiming for medium-rare to preserve the meat’s natural tenderness and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg