Balsamic Cherry Goat Cheese Crostini
Sweet roasted cherries meet creamy goat cheese on crispy baguette.Drizzled with honey and balsamic glaze for bold flavor.A quick and elegant appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 slices baguette
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 2 cups cherries pitted and halved
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp cherry juice optional, halal-friendly alternative
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Honey for serving
- Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss cherries with 2 tbsp olive oil, cherry juice, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with remaining olive oil, and toast for 7 minutes.
- Spread cherries on a lined baking sheet and roast for 5–7 minutes until soft and bubbling.
- Remove from oven. Spread goat cheese on each crostini.
- Top with roasted cherries and thyme garnish.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze.
- Season lightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Extra cherries pair well with yogurt, salads, or desserts.