Red Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Red Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini

• Difficulty: Easy
• Makes: 12 crostini
• Nutrition Facts (per serving): Serving Size: 1 crostini of 12 total | Calories: 58 | Total Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Carbs: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 4g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 79mg
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Hands-on Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 thin diagonal slices of baguette
• 4 ounces creamy goat cheese (chevre), softened
• 1 tablespoon finely minced chives
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• Zest from half a lemon, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 24 fresh red raspberries (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer and bake for 6 minutes, until lightly crisp and dry.
2. While toasting, mix goat cheese, chives, parsley, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon juice for a pipeable texture, then transfer to a resealable bag and snip one corner.
3. Pipe cheese mixture onto each slice. Bake 8 more minutes to warm through.
4. Whisk honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl for a glossy drizzle.
5. Top warm crostini with 2 raspberries each, transfer to a platter, and lightly drizzle with honey-balsamic mix.
6. Serve right awaythe juicy berries burst against creamy cheese and crisp toast for an irresistible sweet-tart bite that'll wow your guests!