Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Olive Tapenade and Goat Cheese Crostini, an appetizer that seamlessly blends the robust flavors of olives, tangy goat cheese, and crispy crostini. This recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal companion for any occasion. Discover the art of creating this delectable dish, along with variations that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone to savor. Embark on an exploration of flavors and elevate your culinary skills with our expertly crafted recipes.
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OLIVE TAPENADE & GOATS CHEESE CROSTINI
Crispy toasted crostini topped with sweetened goats cheese & olive tapenade.
Provided by Sheenam
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven at 180 degree celsius & line the crostini on a baking dish.
- Mix together melted butter & garlic and spread this on the crostini on both sides. Bake the crostini for 7-8 minutes until they are completely toasted and golden brown in colour.
- In the meanwhile, prepare the goats cheese by adding honey to it. Mix well and keep aside.
- Crush the walnuts and keep them aside as well.
- Once the crostini has slightly cooled down, spread about 1/2 tsp of goats cheese and then top it with 1/2 tsp olive tapenade and some crushed walnuts. Garnish with thyme & serve.
GRAPE AND OLIVE GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield about 30 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a sheet tray with a wire rack.
- Place the baguette slices on the rack. Brush both side of the slices with 1/4 cup olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven until light brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then rub each slice with the whole clove of garlic.
- Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, crushed red pepper and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add grapes and olives and cook, stirring, until heated through and grapes begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon goat cheese on each crostini. Top each with the grape and olive mixture. Transfer to serving platter and serve.
BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH OLIVE TAPENADE AND CROSTINI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice baguette up into thin rounds and lay out on a roasting tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bake in the oven for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown then set aside.
- Place the whole log of goat cheese in the oven, depending on the shape you may choose to cut the log in half, and bake for 5-7 minutes until it is warm through and just starting to melt.
- Serve warm goat cheese with crostini and fresh olive tapenade.
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought tapenade and goat cheese. However, if you have the time, making your own tapenade is easy and delicious.
- If you don't have a baguette, you can use any type of bread you like. Just make sure it's sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
- To make the crostini ahead of time, assemble them and then store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Before serving, bring them to room temperature.
- If you like, you can drizzle the crostini with a little olive oil or balsamic vinegar before serving.
Conclusion:
These olive tapenade and goat cheese crostini are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give these crostini a try.
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