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Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

May 31, 2022 By Jess Leave a Comment

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Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Look no further than this Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini for a simple summer appetizer!

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

A luscious goat cheese spread topped with an easy blueberry mixture is a divine savory bite.

Easy to make and perfect for summer get-togethers.

Goat cheese is one of my favourite ingredients to use in appetizers because it’s so versatile. And especially in the summertime the creaminess of the goat cheese goes so well with fresh berries!

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

How to make a simple blueberry goat cheese appetizer

Cook the blueberries: Fresh blueberries are cooked down with honey and a bit of balsamic vinegar for a divine mix of flavours.

Mix the goat cheese: Goat cheese is softened and then mixed with honey for the perfect base of this summer appetizer.

Make the crostini: Toast slices of baguette that have been drizzled with olive oil as the best vehicle for the blueberry-goat cheese appetizer. Or, use your favourite crackers to save even more time.

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berry crostini, blueberry muffin, goat cheese, summer appetizer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

This divine Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini is the easiest summer appetizer to make! Softened goat cheese is topped with a homemade blueberry mixture and fresh thyme for the perfect savory bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 baguette or crackers
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 200-225g softened goat cheese about 8 oz goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add blueberries, 2 tbsp honey and balsamic vinegar to a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, about 5-7 minutes until blueberries start to burst. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. If you want the blueberries to cool faster, put the mixture in the fridge.

  2. Pre-heat the oven to a low broil. Slice half the baguette into about 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and broil on low for 2-4 minutes until just crisp. Set aside.

  3. Stir the softened goat cheese and 1 tbsp honey together. Then spread the goat cheese mixture on a plate or in a shallow bowl.

  4. Finish the plate by spooning the cooled blueberry mixture on top of the goat cheese. Top with a few extra blueberries and fresh thyme sprigs. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

  5. Serve with crostini or crackers.

This appetizer is so easy to make and you can even switch up the fruit to make it more versatile.

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Fruit Variation Ideas

  • Strawberries: Use my 4 Ingredient Strawberry Jam recipe instead of the blueberry mixture.
  • Plums: Try my Easy Plum Jam recipe as a topping to the goat cheese.
  • Apricots: Easily another summer favourite, my 4 Ingredient Apricot Jam would be divine with the goat cheese too.

This blueberry goat cheese appetizer would be lovely as the start to a summer dinner party; as a part of a summer brunch; or, just as an afternoon snack.

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

More summer appetizer recipes to love from the blog:

Mixed Summer Berry Goat Cheese Crostini

Summer Brunch Board

Peach & Prosciutto Summer Focaccia

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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