This Blackberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer is a delicious pairing with crisp white wine. You’ll love this simple appetizer for your next summer get-together!

Goat Cheese Crostini

This season is all about celebrating with friends and family! When the weather warms up, we love to have impromptu gatherings with friends and neighbors. We pop open a bottle of Clos du Bois wine and serve it alongside simple appetizers made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

These blackberry and whipped goat cheese crostini have made an appearance at a few parties we’ve had so far this summer, and they have been a hit every time. I just knew I had to share the recipe with you!

INGREDIENTS TO USE WHEN MAKING BLACKBERRY GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI:

• 1 baguette, sliced
• 8 oz goat cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup, blackberries
• 2 Tablespoons, olive oil, divided

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE BLACKBERRY GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Lay out baguette slices on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together cheeses (or use food processor to combine).
4. Toast slices in oven for 5 minutes, remove, and let cool for a few minutes.
5. Top slices with about 1 tablespoon of cheese, and a couple blackberries.
6. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve alongside a chilled white wine.

Are you familiar with crostini? Similar to bruschetta, it’s essentially toasted slices of baguette that are topped with sweet or savory fare, and offer a little bite of flavor that goes perfectly with a glass of wine. I even soaked the blackberries in wine, to add a subtle hint of the Chardonnay.

We love to do wine and apps parties with close friends. It’s easy and casual, and feels just right for summer.

My friends and I love a chilled glass of white wine in the summer! Some Clos du Bois Chardonnay with a seasonal appetizer is just what we want when the weather gets hot.

Also, simple appetizers are easy to whip up, and keep the hostess out of the kitchen. Summer is for catching up with friends, and this recipe comes together in minutes, so you can get back to your party.

Helpful tools to use when making blackberry goat cheese crostini:

• Olive oil bottle – easy to drizzle, cleans easily, looks pretty on the counter!
• large wooden tray – looks great when entertaining, can hold multiple apps

FAQs

Is goat cheese a healthy fat?

Yes! It is easier for many people to digest than cow’s milk cheeses, and is even a bit lower in calories and fat than other cheeses. It also provides a great source of protein.

What is the difference between bruschetta and crostini?

Bruschetta is made by toasting whole, wide slices of a rustic Italian or sourdough type bread. Crostini are sliced and toasted from a smaller, round, finer-textured bread, more like a white bread baguette.

How long can you keep crostini and how do you store?

Crostini stay crisp for up to 3 days.  Avoid storing in plastic or in the refrigerator where they will lose crispness; you can also freeze these and re-heat in a 375 degree F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Enjoy the season… open up a bottle of Clos du Bois Chardonnay and pass around the apps!

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