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Easy Roasted Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

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4.6 from 89 reviews
  • Author: Noah
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 crostini 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Roasted Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful crunchy texture. Featuring roasted strawberries caramelized with honey atop creamy goat cheese and golden toasted whole-grain bread, they make an elegant appetizer or snack that is quick to prepare and impressively delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese

  • 4 to 5 ounces goat cheese

Fruit

  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and cut into bite-size pieces

Sweetener

  • 2 tablespoons honey

Oil

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Bread

  • 1 whole-grain baguette or small loaf of crusty whole-grain bread (about 14 ounces), cut into ½-inch slices

Herbs & Spices

  • Small handful of fresh basil leaves, torn into little pieces
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F with racks placed in the middle and upper third positions. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup and set the goat cheese out to soften a bit at room temperature.
  2. Roast the strawberries: On one baking sheet, toss the hulled and chopped strawberries with the honey so they are well coated. Spread them into a single layer evenly. Place the baking sheet on the upper rack and bake the strawberries for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. The fruit should become tender, juicy, and start collapsing. Keep an eye on the edges as honey can burn quickly.
  3. Toast the bread slices: Meanwhile, on the second baking sheet, brush both sides of each slice of the whole-grain bread lightly with extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange the slices in a single layer and bake on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes or until the toasts turn golden and crisp on top.
  4. Assemble the crostini: Once the toasts have cooled enough to handle safely, spread a generous smear of softened goat cheese on each slice. Top each with a spoonful of the roasted strawberries along with their flavorful juices.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle torn fresh basil leaves and freshly ground black pepper over each crostini for a fresh herbaceous note and gentle spice. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • To soften goat cheese quickly, leave it at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before assembling.
  • Watch the strawberries closely while roasting to prevent the honey from burning on the edges.
  • For added flavor, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the crostini before serving.
  • These crostini are best enjoyed immediately to maintain crispiness of the bread.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated but the bread may lose its crisp texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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