Description
Bright, elegant, and easy to assemble, these Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini combine tangy chèvre with sweet-tart berries and a drizzle of balsamic for a show-stopping appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 French baguette
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese
1 1/2 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (plus more for garnish)
2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces on a slight diagonal.
2. Arrange slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
3. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
4. In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, lemon juice, and honey over medium-low heat. Cook for 5–8 minutes until slightly broken down but still chunky. Stir in chopped rosemary and let cool.
5. If goat cheese is too firm, mix with a splash of cream or milk until smooth and spreadable.
6. Spread each cooled toast with goat cheese.
7. Spoon blackberry mixture over goat cheese using a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid.
8. Drizzle each crostini with balsamic reduction just before serving.
9. Garnish with small rosemary sprigs if desired.
10. Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Make sure to cool toasted bread fully before adding toppings to prevent sogginess.
Use fresh goat cheese for easy spreading; soften with cream if needed.
Use a slotted spoon for the berry topping to control moisture on the crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: goat cheese, blackberry, crostini, appetizer