Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Recipe by Barbara Estabrook, appleton, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

The blend of flavors in the crostini makes an absolutely scrumptious appetizer. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini

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Yield:2 dozen
Prep:30 min
Cook:10 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • crostini:
    • 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • cranberry-fig topping:
    • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
    • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
    • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds
    • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Greek olives
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • cheese spread:
    • 2 logs (4 ounces each) spreadable goat cheese
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • Dash freshly ground pepper
    • Minced fresh mint
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; toss to coat. In another bowl, beat goat cheese, lemon zest and pepper until blended.
  4. 4
    To serve, spread goat cheese mixture over toasts. Stir cranberry mixture; spoon over goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts

1 crostini: 109 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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