Name: Labneh Toast Board
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 long baguette; olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) container labneh greek yogurt spread (also called creme kefir); fresh jams (peach, strawberry, blueberry); shelled pistachios, slightly chopped; flaky sea salt; fresh herbs, for garnishing; fresh fruits, for garnishing

The simplicity of this creamy Labneh Toast Board with Jam, Pistachios and a Sea Salt is so delicious! Serve it as an appetizer, snack or even for breakfast.

A rectangular food board with a white dish of labneh in the top left corner, a dish of pistachios in the middle, and jams, toppings and toast surrounding.

Deliciously Simple!

My Labneh Toast Board is easily one of our favorite appetizers to make for dinner parties, date nights in or just an easy breakfast on a weekend morning. This simple board covered in crostini, creamy labneh yogurt, fruit jams, pistachios and sea salt always disappears so fast when we make it for ourselves or a crowd.

A hand holding a piece of crostini topped with a dollop of labneh, jam, and a few chopped pistachios.

What is Labneh?

If you’ve never had labneh (LEB-neigh), what are you waiting for?! The texture is so creamy, dreamy delicious. It’s strained Greek yogurt which is why it’s so thick and spreadable. With a flavor that’s luscious and tangy, it complements the toasty bread and the sweet and savory toppings so well. You can usually find it in the dairy case at the grocery store or there are several recipes out there for making your own.

Fun to Customize!

I love serving this as a board because everyone can build their own labneh toast just the way they like it. For me, it’s a slice of crostini spread generously with labneh and either peach or strawberry jam, then a sprinkling of raw pistachios and flaky sea salt. The crunchy to creamy textures with the sweet to salty tastes is out of this world! I could eat this as a meal in itself and honestly, I sometimes do!

This board, along with my Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip and a mimosa board is one of my very favorites to serve at brunch with friends. It’s so easy and such a crown-pleaser! I hope you get a chance to easily build this board for a dinner party or for a breakfast or afternoon snack soon. Its deliciousness will delight you and the ones enjoying it with you!

A piece of crostini topped with labneh, jam, chopped pistachios and a sprig of mint on top of a pile of baked crostini.

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)

Ingredients:

Long baguette: makes the perfect base for these delicious little toasts, getting wonderfully crispy on the outside while staying slightly chewy in the center. You can substitute sourdough bread, ciabatta or your favorite gluten-free bread.
Olive oil: a light brushing of olive oil helps the baguette slices toast up beautifully golden and crisp while adding a subtle, savory flavor. Melted butter or avocado oil would work well, too.
Labneh greek yogurt spread (also called creme kefir): thick, creamy and slightly tangy, labneh is the star of this board and pairs perfectly with the sweet jams and crunchy toppings. If you can’t find labneh, you can substitute thick, plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream cheese for a similar creamy texture.
Fresh jams: add a delicious burst of flavor that balances the tanginess of the labneh and the saltiness of the toppings. Peach, strawberry and blueberry are wonderful choices, but raspberry, blackberry or fig jam would be delicious, too.
Pistachios: slightly chopped pistachios add a wonderful crunch, nutty flavor and pretty pop of green to each toast. Chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans would also be delicious.
Flaky sea salt: a sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances all the flavors and creates the perfect sweet-and-salty balance in every bite. If you don’t have flaky sea salt, a tiny pinch of kosher salt will work, too.
Fresh herbs (for garnishing): add a beautiful pop of color and a touch of freshness to the board. Mint, basil or thyme would all be lovely choices.
Fresh fruits (for garnishing): make the board extra colorful and inviting while complementing the sweet, fruity jams. Try fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peach slices, apple slices or whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.

Supplies:

A long baguette cut in half next to the ingredients to make a labneh toast board in small glass dishes on a white marble counter.

How to Make a Labneh Toast Board

Preheat the oven to 375°F. With a serrated knife, slice the baguette on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 20 slices). Brush each slice on both sides with olive oil. Place the slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes, until lightly toasted and golden brown around the crust.

Steps to make crostini for a labneh toast board.

Fill small bowls with the labneh, jams, pistachios and flaky sea salt. Arrange filled bowls and toasted baguette slices on a board or serving platter. Garnish the board with fresh herbs and fresh fruits, if desired.
Place a small spreading knife near the labneh and each of the jams.
To serve, encourage people to spread a thick layer of labneh on a slice of crostini, then a layer of jam and a sprinkling of pistachios and sea salt. Enjoy!

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If you make my Labneh Toast Board, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

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