Tarragon Crab & Tomato Crostinis

These easy crab & sweet tomato crostinis are perfect for your next holiday party!

These Tarragon Crab & Tomato Crostinis are an elegant, flavor-packed bite that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Sweet lump crab meat is mixed with a hint of fresh tarragon and lemon, then layered over juicy roasted or marinated tomatoes for a beautiful contrast of bright, rich, and herbaceous flavors.

Served on crispy crostini, they’re easy to prep ahead and assemble just before guests arrive—ideal for effortless entertaining. Whether it’s a festive dinner party or a casual holiday brunch, these crostinis bring just the right amount of coastal flair and seasonal charm to the table.

If you’re a crostini fan like me, check out my other crostini recipes here!

• Appetizers

Tarragon Crab & Tomato Crostinis

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz jumbo lump crab meat
• ▢ 6 oz creme fraiche
• ▢ 8-10 sprigs of tarragon
• ▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice + zest of lemon
• ▢ 1 baguette
• ▢ EVOO
• ▢ Salt/Pepper
• ▢ Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes
• ▢ 1 tsp red onion

Instructions 

• Remove stems from tarragon and roughly chop. Add chopped tarragon, creme fraiche, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. 
• Dice Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes a red onion. Add both to a bowl and add crab meat. Season with salt and pepper and mix together.
• Slice baguette and coat both sides with olive oil. Cook in a pan on medium heat for about 2-3 min per side.
• Add tarragon creme fraiche to crostinis. Top with tomato crab mix. Enjoy!

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