Crisp crostini topped with something delicious can be the perfect way to welcome dinner guests, bridge the gap between brunch and an evening meal or offer something tasty to snack on during game night, but sometimes just the thought of needing to make an appetizer in addition to everything else you are making can feel a bit overwhelming…but, it doesn’t have to be!
These peach and goat cheese crostini are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. Crisp crostini topped with a creamy goat cheese blend, fresh juicy peaches, salty walnuts and a bit of balsamic come together to create the most addictively scrumptious bite that I am really quite smitten with and I am very sure that you will be too.
Let’s get started…
You have some options when it comes to the crostini. I usually thin slice a skinny loaf of italian bread or a french baguette, drizzle the slices lightly with olive oil and toast them on a grill pan or flat skillet until crisp. You could also place the lightly oiled slices onto a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees until crisp (about 10-12 minutes) or you can buy ready crisped crostini at your local grocery stores bakery counter and make this recipe even easier.
Once your crostini situation is settled, thinly slice a large peach, finely chop 1/4 cup of walnuts and 1/4 cup of your favorite fresh herbs. I love thyme, mint, sweet basil or rosemary with the flavors of the naturally sweet peaches and creamy goat cheese.
In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces of goat cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
To assemble your peach and goat cheese crostini, spread a bit of your creamy goat cheese mixture over each crostini and top with a slice or two of peach. Drizzle each crostini with a bit of honey and sprinkle some crumbled walnuts and fresh herbs.
Finally, drizzle with a good, thick balsamic, preferably a balsamic glaze or reduction and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
In just a few minutes, you can have a platter of these beautiful peach and goat cheese crostini that will impress your guests with their good looks and then again with just how delicious they are. This is one of my favorite ways to celebrate peach season!
Berries & Goat Cheese Crostini
Ingredients
- a small loaf of ciabatta, Italian bread or French baguette, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces of goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- fresh berries, whole or sliced
- 1/4 cup of walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh herbs, finely chopped
- balsamic glaze or reduction
- a pinch of sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces of goat cheese, 2 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy
- Finely chop 1/4 cup of walnuts and 1/4 cup of fresh herbs
- Top each crostini with a bit of the goat cheese mixture and some fresh berries
- Sprinkle some finely chopped walnuts and herbs over each piece, drizzle with balsamic and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper
- Enjoy immediately!
