Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Slices of toasted baguette topped with creamy, tangy goat cheese, blackberry jam, fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint. Easy, irresistible prep ahead appetizer!
Servings: 8
Calories:
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- food processor or high speed blender
Ingredients
Goat Cheese and Toppings
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- blackberry jam about 1/4 cup
- 6 ounces fresh blackberries
Crostini
- 1 whole baguette sliced in 1/2" slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnishes
- fresh mint
- Optional: drizzle of aged balsamic OR balsamic glaze
Instructions
Goat Cheese Mixture
- To the bowl of a food processor, add goat cheese, cream cheese and a pinch of salt.
- Pulse a few times to break up the goat cheese then drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth pausing to scrape the sides. Transfer the goat cheese mixture to a small bowl.
Toasting the Baguette
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice baguette into about 1/2" slices then place on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly brush each slice with olive oil then bake 4-5 minutes or until golden and lightly toasted.
Assembly
- Remove toasted bread from the oven. Cool to room temp then top with a spoonful of the whipped goat cheese mixture.
- Add with about a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of jam to the top of the goat cheese, then press a blackberry into the jam.
- Top with fresh mint leaves then serve right away. Optional: add a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar (a little goes a long way!) just before serving.