This delicious starter or lunch time snack is healthy and a somwthing that will have you warming up this Fall. Grapes are not famoulsy used in this way, but here I have roasted them with some fresh thyme. When they are ready, they are bursts of sweetness on small toasted bread with a slathering of goats cheese, its a real winner!
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Soda Bread, Roasted Grapes & Goats’ Cheese
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This comforting bruschetta combines crunchy soda bread with creamy goat’s cheese and sweet roasted grapes, perfect for an autumn snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of soda bread
- 10 red seedless grapes
- 1 handful of goat's cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme or fresh thyme leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1 handful of walnut halves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5).
- Scatter the grapes over a baking tray. Dust with thyme leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Shake the tray to coat the grapes evenly.
- Roast the grapes in the oven for 10 minutes or until they are soft and starting to burst.
- While the grapes are roasting, toast the slices of soda bread until they are golden and crisp.
- Rub the toasted bread with the cut side of the garlic clove for a hint of flavor.
- Spread a generous amount of goat’s cheese over each slice of bread.
- Top the goat’s cheese with the roasted grapes and sprinkle with walnut halves.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use fresh thyme instead of dried.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm grapes and the cool cheese.
- Store any leftover roasted grapes in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine or a light red.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe use soda bread instead of a standard baguette?
Soda bread has a denser, slightly tangy crumb that holds up well under the goat’s cheese and hot roasted grapes without becoming soggy. The article describes the result as “crunchy bread, soft melting cheese and warm juicy grapes” — the sturdiness of soda bread supports that textural contrast.
How do I know when the grapes are ready to come out of the oven?
The instructions say to roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5) for 10 minutes, or until the grapes are soft and starting to burst. That bursting point is key — the article describes them as “bursts of sweetness” when done correctly.
Should I serve this immediately, or can it be assembled ahead?
The notes say to serve immediately to preserve the contrast between the warm grapes and the cool goat’s cheese. If you need to prep ahead, the notes allow for leftover roasted grapes stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days — just toast the bread and assemble fresh.
What wine pairs with this bruschetta?
The notes suggest pairing with “a crisp white wine or a light red” — the tart sweetness of the roasted grapes and the tang of goat’s cheese work well with both styles.
Amazing.