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Time: 20 mins

Like a PB&J on steroids!
When it comes to odd flavor combinations, this is nothing short of a revelation. Holding a tray of these out to my fellow party-goers on Christmas Eve, reactions ranged from “what the heck is cashew butter?” to “Blech. Figs. I hate figs.” Others just stared, smiling and nodding unconvincingly as I promised that, as weird as it sounded, these would be the best things to ever cross their taste buds.

I set the tray down next to the usual suspects—Spinach dip, shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers—sure these melty beauties would go untouched. Fortunately, I was wrong.

“What are these?”

(right?)

“Is that BACON I taste??”

(no bacon, just cheese, fig and cashew AWESOMENESS)

“Are they all gone?!?”

(no, we hoarded a stash in the basement by the bar)

I have to admit, I can’t take creative credit for this recipe. The flavor combo is courtesy of Hopleaf in Andersonville.

CB&J crostini

Posted by Jada C. • Published 22nd June 2013 • See Jada C.'s 7 projects »

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Step 1
Slice sourdough baguette into crostini-sized slices. Brush generously with melted butter. Toast under broiler until they begin to turn golden—careful, it only takes a couple minutes. Remove and allow to cool enough to spread ingredients on toasts.
Step 2
Start with a layer of cashew butter, then fig jam, then a small slice of cheese.
Step 3
Toast under the broiler again for a few minutes, until cheese is nice and melty.
Step 4
Serve hot. Next time, try this combo as a grilled cheese as Hopleaf does. Or on a cracker! Or as a flatbread!! The possibilities are endless.