Easy Goat Cheese Crostini
This Goat Cheese Crostini recipe is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The tartness of the goat cheese and cream cheese pairs flawlessly with the honey drizzle and fresh blackberries on top.
This is one of my favorite recipes to make throughout the summer and fall. Especially to make for or bring to a gathering.
With contrasting flavors and textures, each bite is a delightful experience!
The tartness of the goat cheese and cream cheese pairs perfectly with the honey and fresh blackberries on top.
However, my favorite part is how easy this recipe is to make.
Tips and Tricks
Cream Cheese. Is the key to getting this spread to be the perfect texture.
The cream cheese thickens the whipped goat cheese while also making it easy to pipe on the crostinis.
The Goat Cheese. What to use and why.
For this recipe, make sure you buy a log of goat cheese and not crumbles. The crumbles have additives and won’t create a creamy texture like the log style goat cheese will.
Less is more. Simple flavors pair best with goat cheese.
The honey, fresh basil and blackberries add the perfect touch of sweetness and dimension to the dish.
Step by Step Process Making Goat Cheese Crostinis
The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed while following the directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is what thickens the mixture to be able to pipe it on to the crostini/bread. Without it the whipped goat cheese will be too thin.
Don’t buy crumbled goat cheese. Use a log style goat cheese as this will create a creamier texture.
Nope! You can use a spoon or knife to easily spread it on to the crostini or bread of choice.
You can! Prepare the whipped goat cheese up to 3 days prior to serving. When ready to serve, transfer the goat cheese mixture to a piping bag and prepare as instructed.
If possible, store the goat cheese mixture separately in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, add on top of fresh bread/crostini with toppings.
Goat Cheese Crostini
Ingredients
- 16 oz Plain Goat Cheese, softened to room temp
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temp
- 1-2 tbsp Heavy Cream or Half & Half
- Honey, for drizzling
- Blackberries, for topping
- Fresh Basil, for topping
- 8-12 Pumpernickel Crostinis, or other types of crostini
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the goat cheese, cream cheese and 1 tbsp heavy cream (or half & half)
- Blend until smooth and creamy, the mixture should be relatively thick to pipe
- If needed, add an additional 1/2-1 tbsp of heavy cream
- Once fully combined, transfer to a piping bag
- Cut the tip and pipe the goat cheese on the crostini/bread
- Drizzle honey on each piece
- Top with small pieces of fresh basil and blackberries
- Serve and enjoy!