Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy goat cheese and sweet-tart blackberries on toasted baguette slices, perfect for any gathering.
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Crostini Base
- 1 French baguette 1 French baguette – crusty and perfectly toasted Slice into ½-inch rounds for optimal crispness
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for drizzling – enhances the richness For drizzling over baguette slices
- salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper, to taste – essential for balancing flavors
Toppings
- 4 ounces 4 ounces goat cheese – tangy and smooth
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon heavy cream – for a luscious, creamy texture
- 1 pint 1 pint blackberries – juicy and bursting with flavor
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar – to add a sweet, tangy note
- 1 sprig 1 sprig fresh rosemary – to infuse an earthy aroma Remove before mixing in remaining blackberries
- zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon – for a refreshing brightness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds, ensuring thin slices for perfect crispiness.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 5 minutes until golden, then flip the slices and bake again for 3–5 minutes or until they reach a delightful crisp.
Cooking
- While the bread is toasting, take a small pan and add half of the blackberries along with the balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Allow this to simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, gently mashing the berries to release their juices.
- Once thickened, remove from heat, discard the rosemary, and mix in the remaining whole blackberries.
Assembly
- In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous amount of the goat cheese mixture on your toasted baguette slices.
- Top each with a spoonful of the blackberry mix and garnish with a small piece of rosemary for a touch of elegance.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast baguette slices with a clove of garlic brushed with olive oil. You can also experiment with honey mixed into the goat cheese for added sweetness, or try other fruit toppings like figs or strawberries.