Goat Cheese Crostini with Salsa, Pesto & Balsamic Glaze
A simple, flavour-packed appetizer that's fresh, tangy, and a little indulgent. Creamy goat cheese on lightly toasted crostini gets topped with organic salsa and a hint of pesto, finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Looks gourmet, comes together in minutes.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
7 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1 baguettesliced into ½-inch rounds, or pre-made crostini
- 4 oz (1 package)goat cheese, softened
- ½ cupstore-bought organic salsa
- 2–3 tbspstore-bought pesto
- to drizzlebalsamic glaze
- to garnishfresh basil leaves
- to tastefreshly cracked black pepper
- 1 clovegarlic (optional, for rubbing on toasted baguette)
Ingredients
- 1 baguettesliced into ½-inch rounds, or pre-made crostini
- 4 oz (1 package)goat cheese, softened
- ½ cupstore-bought organic salsa
- 2–3 tbspstore-bought pesto
- to drizzlebalsamic glaze
- to garnishfresh basil leaves
- to tastefreshly cracked black pepper
- 1 clovegarlic (optional, for rubbing on toasted baguette)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly toast baguette slices for 5–7 minutes until slightly golden. Optional: rub each warm slice with a garlic clove for extra flavour.
- 2
Microwave the goat cheese for 15–20 seconds, or warm in a small oven-safe dish, until soft enough to spread easily.
- 3
Spread a generous layer of warmed goat cheese onto each toast or crostini.
- 4
Spoon salsa generously over each crostini, followed by a dollop of pesto.
- 5
Drizzle with balsamic glaze, top with fresh basil leaves, and finish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.
Melissa's Notes
These are best served immediately while the goat cheese is creamy and warm. For extra colour, finely chop a few basil leaves and scatter on top in addition to whole leaves. Use mild or spicy salsa depending on your taste.
Nutrition Information
Per 2 crostini — based on 8 servings. Calories will vary depending on how generously you top each crostini.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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