Anya’s Amazing Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini
These Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini are an easy and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. The tangy goat cheese and sweet-tart cranberries create a delightful flavor combination on a crispy baguette slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened goat cheese with chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of goat cheese mixture onto each crostini.
- Top each with a few fresh cranberries.
- Drizzle with honey just before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter topping, you can simmer the cranberries with a little sugar and water until they burst.
- Garnish with additional fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
- These can be assembled a few hours ahead of time and kept refrigerated. Add the honey just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
