Description
Cranberry Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Thyme are elegant appetizers featuring crisp baguette slices topped with a creamy blend of goat and cream cheese, fresh thyme, and sweet-tart homemade cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 baguette, crusty French bread
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz plain goat cheese
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1.5 cups homemade cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
- In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, whipped cream cheese, salt, and fresh thyme until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the toasted baguette slices.
- Top each crostini with a spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce.
- Garnish with additional thyme leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old baguette for crispier crostini.
- Adjust the amount of cranberry sauce according to taste.
- Can prepare cheese mixture ahead of time; assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Optional: drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg