Description
These Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini are an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for holidays, wine nights, or romantic evenings at home. A crunchy toasted baguette slice is layered with creamy goat cheese, juicy blackberries, fragrant herbs, and a touch of honey. They look stunning on any platter and come together in just minutes.
Ingredients
4 ounces goat cheese
1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 cup fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sea salt
Pinch cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick rounds.
2. Place slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
3. Toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
4. Rinse and dry blackberries. If large, cut in half or gently mash a few.
5. Mix blackberries with chopped thyme or rosemary in a small bowl.
6. Spread each toasted slice generously with goat cheese.
7. Top with spoonfuls of the blackberry mixture.
8. Drizzle each with honey.
9. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use room temperature goat cheese for easier spreading.
For extra flavor, try using herb or honey-infused goat cheese.
Assemble just before serving to keep the crostini crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blackberry goat cheese crostini, easy appetizer, elegant snacks