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Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are the perfect spring appetizer. Creamy goat cheese studded with fresh herbs is spread onto crisp crostini and topped with glossy marinated cherry tomatoes, creating a bite that’s bright, fresh, and full of spring flavor.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 18 crostini
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2" rounds
  • olive oil for brushing
For herbed goat cheese
  • 6 oz goat cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper
For marinated cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp good olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp Champagne vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chives snipped
  • flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 pinch lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Brush both sides of baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. In a food processor, combine goat cheese, cream, lemon zest, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and whipped.
  3. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, chives, salt, pepper, and a pinch of lemon zest. Toss to combine evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to marinate.
  4. Spread goat cheese onto cooled crostini. Top with marinated tomatoes allowing juice to run off before spooning on to crostini. Serve immediately.