Cranberry halloumi crostinis

Cranberry sauce glazed halloumi on crunchy baked bread slices. Easy, cheesy party food.

These nibbles are so tasty. Sweet, sharp and salty cranberry halloumi on crunchy toasted baguette slices. Finish with thyme for a herby hit and crunchy walnuts.

They look the part and are really easy to make. Whip them up for a festive dinner party canapé.

You’ll need (makes 6);

• 6 slices of baguette (about 1.5cm thick), sliced at an angle

• Olive oil

• 1 block halloumi (about 220g)

• Cranberry sauce

• Few sprigs of fresh thyme

• 6 walnut halves, roughly chopped

Preheat oven to 190C (no need if using an air fryer). Drizzle a little olive oil over the bread slices, lay them out flat on a baking tray/in an air fryer basket and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Meanwhile cut the halloumi into small, equal sized pieces, about 12 pieces. Heat a frying pan with a little oil and add the halloumi. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Turn off the heat and add a couple of heaped tablespoons of cranberry sauce. Add a tbsp of water too. Mix well until the halloumi is coated.

Serve the halloumi on the baked baguette slices and finish with a few thyme leaves and the walnuts.

Best eaten freshly cooked or within a couple of hours.