Description
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet cherries and tangy goat cheese on crispy crostini. This Fresh Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini recipe transforms any gathering into a memorable culinary experience. Perfectly vibrant and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal appetizer for summer parties, brunches, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 pieces
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush each baguette slice lightly with olive oil.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the fresh cherries with torn basil leaves.
- Spread goat cheese generously on each toasted slice.
- Top with the cherry-basil mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis (42g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg