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Roasted grape and goat cheese crostini arranged on serving platter

Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

Elegant appetizer featuring caramelized roasted grapes with creamy goat cheese on crispy crostini
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups red grapes halved and seeded if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grapes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 whole French baguette sliced diagonally
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for bread
  • 8 oz goat cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup toasted walnuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and halve grapes, removing seeds if necessary.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary.
  3. Toss grapes with the mixture until evenly coated. Arrange on baking sheet in single layer with thyme sprigs.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes until grapes are caramelized and slightly wrinkled, stirring once halfway through.
  5. While grapes roast, brush bread slices with remaining olive oil on both sides.
  6. Toast bread in oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Mix softened goat cheese with heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
  8. Spread goat cheese mixture generously on each crostini.
  9. Top with roasted grapes, including some caramelized juices.
  10. Garnish with toasted walnuts and fresh thyme leaves. Drizzle with honey just before serving.

Notes

Roasted grapes can be made 2 days ahead and stored refrigerated. Crostini can be toasted 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving to maintain crispiness.