Description
Sweet mango and tangy goat cheese on crispy crostini, drizzled with a homemade balsamic reduction. A simple yet elegant appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cups (118 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) honey
- Goat cheese
- 1 ripe mango, cut into bite size dices
- 1/2 loaf french baguette, cut into slices
- some basil leaves
Instructions
- Toast the baguette in the oven for 2 minutes until it has a little bite.
- Generously smear goat cheese on the baguette slices.
- Top the crostini with a few pieces of mango.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a deeper balsamic flavor, simmer the balsamic reduction for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- If goat cheese is too strong, try using a milder cream cheese instead.
- Store leftover crostini separately from the balsamic glaze to prevent the crostini from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10