This extremely easy, but completely scrumptious warm-weather appetizer comes from wayyy again within the AK archives. Image this: it’s the summer season of 2017, Abra and I had been testing summer season recipes throughout her first yr working with me, and Tony and I had been busy planning our marriage ceremony (OMG).
These scrumptious roasted strawberry goat cheese crostini come from the “Completely happy Hour” chapter of my pal Kathryne’s cookbook, Love Actual Meals, which she had simply revealed! You most likely know her as Cookie + Kate — she’s an OG meals blogger and cookbook writer who’s been making fantastic, healthful recipes for years.
I completely LOVE this recipe as a result of it’s the proper steadiness of simplicity and class. AKA I can whip these up with a number of easy elements and really feel a lil’ fancy on the identical time. The right spring or summer season app for entertaining!
The whole lot you’ll have to make these roasted strawberry crostini
Stunning, ripe strawberries are tossed in a little bit honey earlier than they’re popped into the oven, and the easy combo smells SO GOOD. They get tremendous tender and the juice is beautiful for drizzling over the crispy toasts.
The flavors on these cute little crostini have the proper quantity of sweetness, creaminess, and freshness. Right here’s what you’ll want:
- Goat cheese: you’ll unfold creamy, tangy goat cheese as the bottom of every crostini.
- Strawberries: the star of the present! We’re roasting these infants up so that they get tremendous juicy.
- Honey: you’ll toss the strawberries in a little bit honey earlier than roasting for further scrumptious sweetness.
- Bread: slice a whole-grain baguette or small loaf of bread for the crostini base. You’ll simply want a little bit olive oil to brush both sides earlier than toasting within the oven.
- Basil: end off every crostini with freshly torn basil for a beautiful, herby factor.
Add a kick of warmth
For those who love candy, savory, and spicy collectively, swap the honey for warm honey! You will discover sizzling honey on the retailer or you may make it proper at dwelling by mixing collectively 2 tablespoons of honey with 1/2 teaspoon sizzling sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Customise your strawberry goat cheese crostini
Be at liberty to combine up your flavors to essentially make these crostini your personal! Right here’s what I can suggest:
- Attempt a brand new fruit. I feel roasted cherries or peaches would even be scrumptious.
- Decide your cheese. Not a fan of goat cheese? Swap it for an additional delicate, smooth cheese like cream cheese, ricotta, burrata, and even whipped cottage cheese.
- Add a crunch. A sprinkle of chopped, roasted pistachios could be beautiful.
- Add a drizzle. For those who love tangy flavors, I feel a drizzle of balsamic glaze could be unimaginable.
Can I make it gluten-free or dairy-free?
- To make gluten-free: swap the common baguette with a sturdy, gluten-free bread.
- To make dairy-free: use a spreadable, smooth vegan cheese rather than the cottage cheese. Vegan cream cheese would work properly!
Storing ideas
These roasted strawberry goat cheese crostini are finest when loved the day of, so I’d suggest solely assembling ones that might be eaten.
Remember to choose up your personal copy of Kathryne’s cookbook right here, seize your mates, and revel in!
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I hope you’re keen on these roasted strawberry goat cheese crostini! For those who make them, you should definitely go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated them. Take pleasure in, xo!
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Simple Roasted Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Stunning roasted strawberry goat cheese crostini made with six easy elements and bursting with recent taste. These simple strawberry goat cheese crostini make the proper spring or summer season appetizer!
Elements
- 4 to five ounces goat cheese
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and lower into bite-size items
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole-grain baguette or small loaf of crusty whole-grain bread (about 14 ounces), lower into ½-inch slices
- Small handful of recent basil leaves, torn into little items
- Freshly floor black pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 levels F with racks within the center and higher third of the oven. Line two giant rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for simpler cleanup. Set the goat cheese on the counter to melt up a bit.
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On one baking sheet, toss the strawberries with the honey, then unfold the strawberries right into a single layer. Bake on the higher rack till the fruit is tender, juicy, and collapses on itself, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing midway. Watch the fruit on the perimeters of the pan, because the honey can burn shortly.
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In the meantime, on the remaining baking sheet, brush the olive oil flippantly over each side of every slice of bread. Bake on the center rack till the toasts are golden on high, 10 to 12 minutes.
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As soon as the toasts are cool sufficient to securely deal with, high each with a smear of goat cheese, adopted by a spoonful of roasted strawberries and their juices. End off the crostini with a sprinkling of torn basil and black pepper. Crostini are finest served instantly.
Diet
Serving: 2crostiniEnergy: 162calCarbohydrates: 24.8gProtein: 5.4gFats: 4.8gSaturated Fats: 1.6gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
Recipe by: Kathryne Taylor // Love Actual Meals
This submit was initially revealed on July 18th, 2017, and republished on April ninth, 2025.
