Goat Cheese Crostini with Pesto
Creamy goat cheese spread on toasted crostini and topped with fresh pesto. A quick, make-ahead appetizer that works for parties, dinners, or casual entertaining.
Servings 24
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese softened at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 24 crostini or toasted baguette slices
- 1/2 cup pesto
- chopped fresh basil or parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the goat cheese and cream cheese in a small bowl. Add the garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well.
- Store the cheese mixture in an airtight container for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.
- To create the canapé, spread about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese onto each crostini.
- Just before serving, spoon a small amount of pesto on top. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Room temperature cheese blends far more easily than cold cheese. If you're working with refrigerated goat cheese and cream cheese, let them sit out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before mixing. Cold cheese results in a lumpy spread.
- Assemble the crostini as close to serving time as possible. Pesto can make the toast soft if it sits for too long. If you're setting these out for a longer party, consider keeping the spread and toasts separate and assembling in small batches.
- If you want a more polished presentation, transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe it onto each crostino. It takes a little more time, but makes each piece look consistent and neat on a platter.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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