Mixed Summer Berry Goat Cheese Crostini

Mix and match your favourite summer berries to make this easy berry crostini recipe!

Just a few simple ingredients bring this easy appetizer together that is perfect for summer gatherings.

It makes a great breakfast or brunch dish too!

I’ve been LOVING all the fresh berries from my online grocery orders from Community Natural Foods so I had to share this summer recipe with you!

Direct from the Community Natural Food’s blog, this Berry Crostini is sure to delight. Just a few simple ingredients like a baguette, strawberries & blueberries, honey, balsamic and goat cheese bring this easy appetizer together.

I love to serve this as a ‘make your own’ crostini with the ingredients separate on a serving board BUT you can also serve these mixed berry crostini completely put together too.

It’s such a versatile dish that you can mix and match your favourite berries to your heart’s content!

Mixed Summer Berry Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: berry crostini

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10 pieces

A fresh summer berry crostini appetizer made with the simplest of ingredients, perfect to serve to family and friends in the sunshine!

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Ingredients

• 6 strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp liquid honey
• 10 slices baguette 1/2 inch thick, sliced diagonally or horizontally
• 4 oz log goat cheese, softened
• fresh basil or mint for garnish
• olive oil

Instructions

1. Mix together balsamic vinegar and honey together until well combined.

2. Place strawberry slices & blueberries into the mixture and then let sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

3. Set your oven broiler on high. Place slices of baguette on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly drizzle with oil. Broil for about 60 seconds, or until the baguette pieces are lightly browned.

4. Let cool slightly before spreading each piece with goat cheese.

5. Evenly spoon the strawberries & blueberries on top of the cheese. Pressing berries into the goat cheese a bit with the spoon so they stay.

6. Top with fresh basil or mint and serve.

7. Optional: Serve baguette slices separately with berries in a bowl for guests to make they own crostini.

May I suggest pairing these berry crostini with a crisp glass of rosé too making it the ultimate summer bite?!

However you choose to enjoy this appetizer I am sending a big cheers to you in hopes that you’re enjoying them in person with family and friends this summer.

Want more summer-inspired recipes?

Summer Brunch Board

Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Dipping Sauce

How to Create a Summer Picnic

Grilled Peaches with Oat Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream

Tropical Rum Slushie

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

Disclaimer: Thank you to Community Natural Foods for sponsoring this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that I support. All opinions are my own. Recipe originally appeared on Community Natural Foods website and posted to Instagram.