5 from 42 votes
Roasted Grape and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Roasted Grape and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini combines juicy, oven-roasted grapes seasoned with rosemary, salt, and pepper, with a creamy, herb-infused goat cheese spread. The crostini base is lightly grilled baguette slices brushed in olive oil. The result is a balanced blend of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors with soft and crisp textures that make this appetizer elegant and approachable.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
16
to 20
Calories:
154 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Roasted Grapes:
- 16 ounces grape washed, dried, and removed from the stem, red, seedless
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon rosemary fresh leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Whipped Goat Cheese Spread:
- 10 ounces goat cheese , at room temperature
- 5 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For assembling:
- 1 baguette sliced into rounds, French
- extra-virgin olive oil , for grilling the bread
- sea salt for serving, flaky
- hot honey for serving, or use regular honey, and sprinkle with chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons rosemary for serving, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the grapes on a large sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary leaves then toss to coat, spreading them out in an even layer. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- While the grapes are roasting, make the whipped goat cheese spread. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides a couple of times. Or, use an electric hand blender to whisk in a bowl.
- Heat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush grates or pan with olive oil. Liberally brush both sides of the baguette rounds with olive oil. Once the grill or pan is hot, add the baguette rounds and grill each side until light grill marks appear (you may need to do this in batches).
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the whipped goat cheese on top of each baguette round. Spoon a few grapes and some of their juices on top, followed by a pinch of flaky sea salt, a few sprigs of rosemary leaves, and a drizzle of hot honey. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
331IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 to 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.