Tangy goat cheese, fresh tangerine juice and honey are whipped together to create a delicious crostini topping that is perfect for entertaining.
Goat cheese is one of my favorite cheeses of all time. Tangy, creamy and extremely versatile – I could eat it every single day. While I typically use goat cheese in savory dishes, I know it also works well in sweets. In fact, one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had was made with goat cheese instead of the traditional cream cheese. For the love.
Today we are hosting a surprise virtual baby shower for my friend Audra who is expecting her first baby – a boy!! – early next year. I had the pleasure of meeting Audra (pictured above on the left next to Aggie) earlier this year at Food Blog Forum in Orlando. She was newly pregnant, I was 4 months and Aggie was about 5 1/2 months along so we all bonded instantly.
If you’ve never met Audra in person, she is exactly as you would expect – bubbly, friendly, outgoing and kind. She was completely glowing and exuding happiness. I could not be more thrilled for her and her family!!
Honey and Tangerine Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini are the ideal two-bite appetizer for any party or get together. Creamy goat cheese, sweet honey and bright tangerine juice are whipped together to create an addictive crostini topping that would be just as delicious as a dip for fresh fruit or eating alone with a giant spoon…. :)
Happy Baby Shower Audra!!! xoxoxo
Honey Tangerine Goat Cheese Crostini
Ingredients
- 30 slices French baguette bread 1/2 in. thick
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz goat cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed tangerine juice orange works too
- 30 raspberries garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and spread out evenly on pan.
- Bake until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Let cool slightly before assembling.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together softened goat cheese, honey and tangerine juice until light and fluffy. (Feel free to use a hand mixer or immersion blender to make this easier.)
- Spread honey whipped goat cheese mixture evenly on all 30 slices and place on a platter. Top each crostini with a raspberry before serving.
Nutmeg Nanny
I adore goat cheese, this is too perfect for me :)
Amelia
I saw your posting on Instagram and made them immediately for a small gathering I was hosting. DELICIOUS. I love that they’re kind of unique, but use basic ingredients. Thanks for the great idea, Liz!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you got to make it Amelia!!! I hope everyone liked it!! I’m all about basic ingredients. ;-) xo
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
These look amazing. Need to try goat cheese, since I’ve never tried it before.
Joanne
SO cute that you were all pregnant around the same time!! Somehow I never realized that…bad math skillz.
Oh what I wouldn’t give for a bite of these crostini…goat cheese is my life.
Liz DellaCroce
I still can’t believe that was the day she found out she was pregnant!! Love that. :) xo
Aggie
Yes to goat cheese … and all the other amazingness going on here!! These are so adorably perfect!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg
I too would be the one hovering in the corner devouring these. I like the combination of flavors.
Liz DellaCroce
hahaha I would be right there next to you!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Dying over the flavors here!! Such a fantastic idea!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Rachel!!! Anything on a crostini has my vote. ;)
Tracey
I’ll admit I’m still coming around on goat cheese in savory applications, but I am a big fan in sweet applications. These are the perfect party app, and oh man are those raspberries gorgeous!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so impressed you like it in sweet applications before savory!! Usually it’s the other way around. :)