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close up of 3 blackberry goat cheese crostini appetizers garnished with mint leaves on a cutting board
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Blackberry Crostini

Blackberry crostini is a simple, elegant appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with whipped goat cheese and cream cheese, fresh blackberries, honey, and mint. A simple but tasty addition to any celebration menu.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 slices of crostini
Calories 77kcal
Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • cutting board
  • Food processor or blender
  • Butter knife or small spatula for spreading the whipped goat cheese on the crostini
  • Serving platter or wooden board
  • Honey dipper

Ingredients

For the crostini

  • 12 ½-inch slices baguette
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the topping

  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • ¼ cup (or 2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons honey plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Make the crostini

  • Pre-heat the oven to 375℉.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on the baking sheet about a half-inch apart.
    12 ½-inch slices baguette
  • Brush the tops of each baguette slice with olive oil.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
    ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly crisp and golden on the edges.

Make the whipped goat cheese

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and lemon zest until smooth.
    4 ounces goat cheese, ¼ cup (or 2 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 2 teaspoons honey, ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and blend until thoroughly combined.
    Salt and black pepper to taste

Assemble

  • Spread about a tablespoon of the whipped goat cheese filling onto each slice of toasted baguette.
  • Top each slice with 2 or 3 black raspberries.
    1 pint fresh blackberries
  • Garnish with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and a sprig or sprinkle of fresh mint.
    ½ teaspoon lemon zest, Fresh mint leaves, 2 teaspoons honey

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostini | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg