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Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

My son is a big fan of goat cheese and I just happened to have a bowl of fresh blackberries on the counter so I instantly wanted to make this recipe for blackberry goat cheese crostini when I saw it on Life as a Strawberry. This appetizer is really easy to throw together and the combination of flavors and textures is really wonderful – I especially loved the lime zest on there. This crostini was a big hit with my entire family and we all thought it was pretty too.

Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

How to Make Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Make the whipped goat cheese by stirring the softened goat cheese and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Make the crostini by brushing the baguette slices with a bit of olive oil and place them on a baking tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

To assemble, slather a bit of whipped goat cheese on each crostini then top with 1 or 2 blackberries. Drizzle with a bit of warmed honey, to taste. Top with a little basil and lime zest. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

 

Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Appies & Snacks
Servings: 4
Author: Adapted by Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Life as a Strawberry

Ingredients

Whipped Goat Cheese:

  • 4 oz goat cheese, softened
  • 1 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Remaining Ingredients:

  • ½ baguette, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 oz fresh blackberries
  • Honey, to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped finely
  • Zest from 1 lime

Instructions

  • Make the whipped goat cheese by stirring the softened goat cheese and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the crostini by brushing the baguette slices with a bit of olive oil and place them on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • To assemble, slather a bit of whipped goat cheese on each crostini then top with 1 or 2 blackberries.
  • Drizzle with a bit of warmed honey, to taste. Top with a little basil and lime zest.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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  1. 5 stars
    Made this for Christmas Eve with my husband….absolutely delicious! Don’t skip any of the ingredients…they all combine for a complex yet simple appetizer. Great with Freixinet Spanish cava….!