Cranberry-Fig Goat Cheese Crostini

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
Yield 2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
The blend of flavors in the crostini makes an absolutely scrumptious appetizer. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • CROSTINI:
  • 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • CRANBERRY-FIG TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Greek olives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • CHEESE SPREAD:
  • 2 logs (4 ounces each) spreadable goat cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Dash freshly ground pepper
  • Minced fresh mint

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; toss to coat. In another bowl, beat goat cheese, lemon zest and pepper until blended.
  4. To serve, spread goat cheese mixture over toasts. Stir cranberry mixture; spoon over goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts

1 crostini: 109 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

The blend of flavors in the crostini makes an absolutely scrumptious appetizer. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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