How I Serve Balsamic Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini for Parties
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 8
- Calories
- 120 kcal
- Carbs
- 15.00 g
Ingredients
- 1 poundfresh cherries (pitted and roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 1/2 teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoonsfresh basil (cut into thin ribbons, divided)
- 8 ouncescream cheese (plain) (or creamy goat cheese)
- —kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- —extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, honey, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the basil, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are just starting to release their juice. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Meanwhile, arrange bread slices on a sheet pan. Brush lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- 4
To assemble the crostini, spread a layer of goat cheese onto each slice, then top with a spoonful of cherries. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil over the crostini and serve immediately.
- 5
Note: While you can make the cherry mixture in advance, the longer it sits, the more the cherries lose their bright red color. I would recommend making them right before serving.