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Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini

July 28, 2021
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Mini homemade crostini slathered with a creamy honey goat cheese spread and topped with crisp Asian pears and all the good textures: these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini are my favorite party appetizer!

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I absolutely love toast. In fact, a little while back, I’m pretty sure I ate avocado toast for breakfast every morning for over two years. And, while I’m currently obsessed with peanut butter banana toast for breakfast, toast has really become an all day type of meal recently. Maybe it’s due to the Instagram food craze, or maybe it’s because of all of the cute toast and juice bars opening up (hello, Toastique!). Either way, eating fancy toasts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner has seriously become a trend… and I’m totally here for it.

So, you might be wondering, why don’t I have more toast recipes if it’s such a big thing?? Well, while I do have my Lemon Herb Chickpea Salad Tartines Three Ways recipe , I think it’s fair to say that most of the best toast combos don’t come from a recipe. Avocado toast, pb and banana, etc are pretty self explanatory… and they’re all over the internet. But, let’s say you want to make a more impressive toast — maybe as an appetizer for friends? That’s where I’m all over making a recipe. And, in my opinion, the best way to serve up toast as an appetizer is as a crostini… there’s just something about the perfect size and crisp that’s an easy grab and go party option! So, whether you’re making a gourmet spread, or you simply want to up your toast game, you’ve got to try these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini!!

the breakdown…

Crostini are really quite simple. Start off with a french baguette, and thinly slice it on an angle. By slicing it on an angle, you get a larger crostini, while still maintaining that good crunch from a classically thin baguette. Next, you’ve got to coat those slices in olive oil and line them up on a baking sheet. There are really two ways you can ensure that those slices are entirely coated with oil: a. You can put some oil in a bowl and brush it on each slice or b. You can use a heavy duty olive oil spray generously. Either way, just make sure you get those slices totally covered!! This ensures a nice crisp and a golden finish. Delicious!

Mini homemade crostini slathered with a creamy honey goat cheese spread and topped with crisp Asian pears and all the good textures: these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini are my favorite party appetizer!

that whipped honey goat cheese…

Next up, you’ve got to get working on that whipped honey goat cheese. This whipped goat cheese is truly the spread to end all spreads. With tangy goat cheese, smoothing greek yogurt, a little flavor from a good olive oil, and the dreamy combo of salt and honey: there’s truly nothing better. Better yet? This spread is extremely versatile. You could easily substitute the goat cheese for feta or ricotta… or even to a combo of both. Also, you could use any type of greek yogurt. Nonfat, full fat, dairy-free… as long as it’s plain, you’re good to go! Oh, and you can literally use this spread for anything (aka my Roasted Veggies Panzanella Skewers with Whipped Honey Goat Cheese ). Other great uses for this spread would be in a grilled cheese, simply served with crackers, or with some crudite. Really, you can’t go wrong with this one. 

Now, it’s time to assemble your Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini. After a generous layer of that goat cheese spread, go in with a few pieces of baby arugula. But, keep in mind, Crostini are inherently very small, so you really don’t want to go overboard on the greens! Microgreens or radicchio would both be excellent substitutes for arugula, if you aren’t a fan.

all about those Asian pears!

Next up, you’ve got to throw on some of those Asian pears. Asian pears are pretty different from your average pear, but I like them just as much. If you aren’t familiar, Asian pears kind of look like a light brown apple. I find them to be a bit softer and milder than your average pear, yet they still have a good grainy texture. They are truly my favorite on these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini, simply because they don’t take over from all of the other flavors. And, while you could substitute the Asian pear for a regular pear or apple, those might take over the flavor profile a bit more. 

After a few thin slices of pear, it’s time to get to all the fun toppings! This Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini recipe calls for both candied walnuts and sliced dates. Whether you make them homemade or buy them from a store, candied walnuts are truly one of the most addicting bites ever! I’m absolutely obsessed with the little crunch of sweetness they bring to this dish… so don’t skip them!! Oh, and those dates are truly an amazing addition to these crostini. With a chewy texture and a semi-sweet flavor, dates are the perfect contrast to the crunchy walnuts. Really, though, any dried fruit would be wonderful (maybe substitute figs or apricots?).

that balsamic…

And, to finish off these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini, you’ve got to go in with that balsamic glaze drizzle. While I’m not always a fan of balsamic glaze (more of a vinegar on salads type of girl), it’s absolutely essential here! The thickness of the glaze allows for the tangy-sweet balsamic flavor to hold to your crostini, and really rounds everything out. Really, the name of the game with these crostini is contrast: sweet and tangy, creamy and crunchy, and fresh and cozy. They truly hit all the marks. 

how to serve them up!

These Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini are honestly perfect for any occasion. They are definitely easy enough to serve up for a quick appetizer for the family, but they’re also equally as impressive to make for a full on party. Plus, everyone loves an appetizer that you can quickly pick up and eat on a napkin… no need for a fork and knife! And, if you’ve ever had a party, you know that less dishes is always a good idea. 

Whenever you make these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini, I hope you love them as much as I do! Let me know in the comments below:))

Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini
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Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Appetizers, SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

16

mini crostini
Prep time

14

minutes
Cooking time

6

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Mini homemade crostini slathered with a creamy honey goat cheese spread and topped with crisp Asian pears and all the good textures: these Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, Pear, and Balsamic Crostini are my favorite party appetizer!

Ingredients

  • assembly:

  • 1 baguette or loaf of ciabatta, thinly sliced on a diagonal

  • Olive oil, as needed

  • 1 cup baby arugula

  • 1 Asian pear, thinly sliced and quartered*

  • ½ cup candied walnuts, chopped

  • ½ cup dates, thinly sliced

  • Balsamic glaze, to drizzle

  • whipped honey goat cheese:

  • 4 oz goat cheese*

  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place your bread slices on the prepared baking sheet, and brush with olive oil to coat on both sides. Transfer to the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp.
  • Meanwhile, to make the whipped goat cheese dip, whip the goat cheese, greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, honey, and salt in a food processor or blender on low speed until fluffy and smooth.
  • To assemble your crostini, start off with a generous spoonful up of the whipped honey goat cheese. Top with some baby arugula, a few pear slices, and a pinch of candied walnuts and chopped dates. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Instead of goat cheese, you could also use feta or ricotta.
  • Instead of the Asian pears, you could use a regular pear or apple. 
  • You could easily assemble these a few hours in advance and place them covered in the fridge.
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