Fresh Tomato Goat Cheese Crostini Delight
This exquisite appetizer combines ripe tomatoes and creamy goat cheese on a crispy crostini base, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 whole Baguette Sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- 2-3 medium Ripe Tomatoes Preferably heirloom or vine-ripened, diced.
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy and high-quality.
- 1 handful Fresh Basil Torn or chopped.
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling over crostini.
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze Optional, for drizzling.
- to taste Salt Sea salt.
- to taste Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the sliced baguette with olive oil and spread evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Dice the ripe tomatoes and season with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled goat cheese to the tomatoes and gently combine.
- Remove crostini from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Spoon the tomato and goat cheese mixture onto each crostini.
- Sprinkle torn basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness. Best consumed within 24 hours.