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
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch biases
- 8 ounces softened goat cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup 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