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 ½ 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 ½ in. thick
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz goat cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed tangerine juice orange, mandarin or clementine works too
- 30 tangerine wedges 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. :)
Mimi @ Culinary Couture
I’ve never had goat cheese but my sister in law swears by it! I’ve gotta give these a shot :)
Liz DellaCroce
It’s so dang good!! Try it!!
Jacqueline Raposo
I LOVE goat cheese in anything savory and sweet, too! I just bought silicone molds for these little Chevre cheesecakes I want to make… this post makes me think I should grab an extra log of cheese, now! So lovely to “meet” you through Audra!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my goodness yes!! I love goat cheese cheesecake!! Nice to meet you too! :)
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Whipped goat cheese AND toast?? I love you.
Liz DellaCroce
ahahah Is there anything better??
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
Whipped goat cheese? Yum! Great treat for a baby shower.
Liz DellaCroce
There’s nothing better in my book! :)
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
Congrats to Audra! Love the squeeze of tangerine juice – sounds delice!
Liz DellaCroce
I couldn’t resist – the tangerines are so good this year!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Perfect little bites for a baby shower! They look so lite and fresh!
Liz DellaCroce
They are!! The dip alone was so good! :)
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These sounds so lite and yummy! Perfect with a hot cup of tea!
Liz DellaCroce
Heck yes!! Or a glass of bubbly…oops I mean yes, tea. ;-)
Julie @ Table for Two
mmmm I could have an entire plateful of these! they just sound SO light and airy and full of deliciousness!!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes me too!! What is it about food on a crostini that is so good? :)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
That looks so simple and delicious AND pretty!. Love the goat cheese with citrus and raspberries!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you my friend!! I had to make something pretty for the pretty mother to be!
Audra | The Baker Chick
Aw Liz, one you are enough of a super-mom to have managed to swing this just a few weeks after having your own little bundle.
I just want to point out that that picture above from FBF was the DAY I found out I was pregnant! I was so happy to cling to the other preggos to find out what I could and couldn’t eat- Ha! I clearly was too excited to keep it a secret :)
These crostini are so beautiful and right up my alley. I love fruit and cheese anything- such a great idea for holiday entertaining! xoxoxo
Liz DellaCroce
I didn’t realize it was the DAY you found out!! I’m so happy to have captured your glow on that special day!!! xooxox
Aggie
I was so excited to be in on your secret Audra!! Especially on the first day we met! I’m so thrilled for you and your little arrival, I can’t wait to see you as a mom! You are beautiful inside and out!!
Liz DellaCroce
I will never forget that time when we were all preggo together!! <3
Beth
I’m a big fan of goat cheese too. This looks terrific!
Liz DellaCroce
Me too! It’s so relish!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
These are adorable. There is a chance I’d stand in the corner and eat a whole plate of these at a party.
Liz DellaCroce
Umm….there’s a chance I did that after I made them – haha!! Thank you for organizing the shower!