Description
Elevate your gatherings with these delightful cranberry and goat cheese crostini, combining crispy bread, creamy cheese, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce for a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (sliced into ½-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Once the crostini are toasted, allow them to cool slightly.
- Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each slice.
- Top each piece with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Drizzle honey over the crostini and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Substitute goat cheese with feta or cream cheese for a different twist. - Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch if desired. - Toasted bread can be prepared ahead; just assemble before serving to keep it crunchy.