Tangy goat cheese transforms into a creamy spread and perfectly complements Driscoll’s fresh strawberries and sweet blueberries. This quick and easy whipped goat cheese crostini recipe comes together in a matter of minutes. It’s a perfect addition to your summer appetizer roster!
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Serves:
12
Ingredients
1 large baguette
2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1 package (5 ounces) goat cheese
1/3 – 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
1/2 package (16 ounces) Driscoll’s Strawberries, cored and halved
1/2 package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Blueberries
Fresh thyme leaves
1
PREHEAT grill pan or skillet to high.
2
SLICE 1 large baguette into 3/4-inch slices.
3
DRIZZLE each baguette slice with olive oil.
4
FLIP slices and drizzle with olive oil.
5
GRILL slices on both sides until lightly toasted.
6
SET ASIDE grilled baguette slices.
7
PLACE 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese into a food processor.
8
ADD 1 package (5 ounces) goat cheese.
9
ADD 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey.
10
PROCESS until smooth.
11
TASTE mixture and ADD additional maple syrup or honey as desired.
12
ADD 1 tablespoon heavy cream if thinner texture is desired.
13
DOLLOP about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture onto each baguette slice.
14
PLACE sliced strawberries onto each baguette slice.
15
PLACE blueberries onto each baguette slice.
16
DRIZZLE maple syrup or honey over each baguette slice.
17
SPRINKLE fresh thyme leaves over crostini.
18
SERVE immediately.
