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Upgrade your snacking with these Cherry Goat Cheese Crostini. Crisp baguette slices hold whipped goat cheese and roasted cherries enhanced with rosemary. Balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of sea salt bring bold flavors together. Ready in under 20 minutes, they're ideal for any event.
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Updated on Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:38:02 GMT
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Crunchy baguette slices layered with fluffy whipped goat cheese and wine-soaked roasted cherries. These tasty crostini balance sweet and tangy flavors perfectly, making them a great starter for any party. When juicy roasted fruit meets zesty cheese, you get an amazing bite that's fancy yet totally approachable.

What makes these bites so good is using top-notch ingredients and giving attention to each part. Whenever I serve them at parties, everyone's blown away by how something so simple can taste so fancy.

Essential Elements

  • Cherries: You can use either fresh dark ones or thawed frozen pitted cherries
  • Goat Cheese: Go for something soft that'll whip up nice and fluffy
  • Baguette: Get a nice fresh French one for the best crunch
  • Fresh Herbs: A bit of thyme or rosemary really kicks up the flavor
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Tasty Creation Steps

Get Cherries Ready:
Take out pits from fresh cherries if using them. Mix with olive oil and herbs. Bake until they're soft and jam-like.
Whip Up Cheese Mixture:
Mix goat cheese with cream cheese. Throw in some citrus and honey. Beat until it's light and airy.
Get Bread Crispy:
Cut baguette at an angle. Add a touch of oil. Toast until it's golden and snap-crisp.

Putting It All Together

For the best outcome, you can prep everything earlier but don't build your crostini until right before eating to keep everything the right texture.

Temperature Matters

Make sure your cheese isn't cold when serving and your cherries should be just a bit warm to really bring out all the flavors.

Make-Ahead Options

You can fix everything several hours before your party. Just keep all parts separate and warm them up as needed before putting them together.

Switching With Seasons

This flexible appetizer works great with other fruits too - try roasted figs when fall comes around or peaches and plums in summer.

These fancy little bites show how simple ingredients can create amazing flavor combos. They work just as well at casual get-togethers as they do at fancy dinner parties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prepare these ahead of time?
Totally! The goat cheese mixture can be made 5 days early, and the cherries can be roasted up to 3 days in advance. Assemble them fresh when needed.
→ Can frozen cherries be used instead?
Yes! Frozen cherries work well, as do fresh ones.
→ How should I store leftovers?
Store roasted cherries in the fridge for 3 days and the goat cheese mix for up to 5 days.
→ What can I use instead of balsamic glaze?
You can gently reduce balsamic vinegar to thicken it or buy pre-made glaze from the store.
→ Are gluten-free options possible?
Sure! Replace the baguette with gluten-free bread to make it work.

Cherry Goat Cheese Toast

Crispy slices of bread with smooth goat cheese and juicy roasted cherries. Finished with balsamic glaze and a bit of honey for a flavorful treat.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
7 Minutes
Total Time
17 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 crostini)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 Two teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil for brushing
02 12 baguette slices, about 1/2 inch thick each

→ Toppings

03 A generous tablespoon and a teaspoon of sweet honey
04 24 cherries, halved and pitted (fresh or frozen)
05 Half a teaspoon of flaky salt for seasoning
06 A small handful of rosemary leaves, plucked from one sprig
07 A tablespoon of balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
08 1/4 cup creamy goat cheese
09 1/4 cup smooth cream cheese

Instructions

Step 01

Brush each slice of baguette with olive oil on one side. Place them in a 375°F oven and let them bake for 7-8 minutes. Flip them halfway through so they’re golden outside but still soft inside.

Step 02

Lay the cherry halves (cut-side facing up) on a parchment-lined tray. Scatter rosemary leaves on top and drizzle a little olive oil. Bake them for 5-7 minutes alongside the bread. Toss out the rosemary leaves after roasting.

Step 03

In a food processor, blend the cream cheese, goat cheese, a teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon each of lemon juice and zest. Mix it until the texture is silky smooth.

Step 04

Layer the cheese mixture over the toasted bread slices. Top with 2-3 pieces of roasted cherries on each. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and honey, then sprinkle on rosemary and flaky salt to finish.

Notes

  1. Store any extra roasted cherries in your fridge for up to 3 days.
  2. You can make the cheese mix ahead of time—place it in a sealed container and refrigerate for no more than 5 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • One baking tray
  • Parchment paper for lining
  • A blender, mixer, or processor

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, goat cheese)
  • Contains gluten (baguette)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 132
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
  • Protein: 4 g