March 2nd celebrates the birthday of the creative, imaginative genius, Dr. Seuss. In reference to one of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories, The Cat in the Hat, we whip up an appetizer inspired by the fun-loving, mischievous anthropomorphic, kitty. With the image of his red and white striped top hat in mind, our striped crostini add a whimsical touch to any birthday gathering.
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Strawberry and Goat Cheese Crostini
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 crostinis 1x
Description
These strawberry and goat cheese crostinis are a whimsical appetizer, inspired by Dr. Seuss, featuring a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet strawberries, and tangy balsamic syrup on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch biases
- 8 oz (225 g) softened goat cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Balsamic syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brush the sliced baguette pieces with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread a generous amount of softened goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with sliced strawberries, arranging them neatly.
- Drizzle balsamic syrup over the strawberries and goat cheese.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
- You can prepare the components ahead of time, but assemble the crostinis just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- Store any leftover components separately in the refrigerator and assemble fresh crostinis as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why assemble the crostini just before serving rather than in advance?
The notes say to prepare components ahead but assemble fresh right before serving. Once the goat cheese is spread on the toast and the strawberries are added, moisture from the fruit softens the bread quickly — keeping everything separate until the last moment maintains the crunch of the baguette slices toasted at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
What does the balsamic syrup do that plain balsamic vinegar wouldn’t?
Balsamic syrup (also called balsamic reduction or glaze) is thick and sweet with concentrated flavor, so a light drizzle clings to the strawberries and goat cheese without pooling or making the crostini soggy. Plain balsamic vinegar is thinner and sharper, and would run off immediately. 
