Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini
Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini is an elegant appetizer that perfectly balances the tartness of roasted cranberries with the creamy richness of goat cheese, all atop golden-brown baguette slices. This dish is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for any gathering or special occasion. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, these crostini are sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary game.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced into 12 half-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 2 tbsp honey (preferably local)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, toss cranberries with honey and thyme, then spread on another baking sheet.
- Roast both the baguette slices and cranberries in the oven: bake baguette for about 10 minutes until golden; roast cranberries for 15-20 minutes until they burst.
- Spread goat cheese on each baguette slice, top with roasted cranberries.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg