Tomato and basil crostini with whipped goat cheese
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Tomato and basil crostini with whipped goat cheese
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These tomato and basil crostini with whipped goat's cheese make a perfect appetizer or party snack with drinks.
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Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 large baguette cut into 1.5cm slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil to brush
Tomato topping
- 500 - 700 grams cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion very finely diced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- a generous grind of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- toasted pine nuts to garnish small basil leaves - optional
whipped goats cheese
- 100 grams goats cheese/chevin
- 80 grams - 100g Mascarpone cheese or thick cream more or less depending on how 'goaty' you like your spread
Instructions
- Make the crostini as per the instructions above. These can be made in advance and stored in a sealed container.
- Make the dressing and then toss the halved tomatoes in this. Do this at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to integrate.
- Make the whipped goat's cheese by simply beating together the cheese and Mascarpone with an electric hand-held whisk.
- When you are ready to serve, coat the tomatoes in the dressing and then spread and top the crostini.
Notes
- These crostini are best eaten once made as they will soften if stored.
Crostini:
Store baked crostini in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To crisp up, reheat in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 3–5 minutes.
- Store baked crostini in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To crisp up, reheat in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 3–5 minutes.
Tomato Topping:
Store the prepared tomato mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Store the prepared tomato mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
Whipped Goat Cheese:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Whisk lightly before use if it separates slightly.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Whisk lightly before use if it separates slightly.
Fully Assembled Crostini:
Best served fresh. If needed, assemble up to 1 hour before serving and keep at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration, as it may make the bread soggy.
- Best served fresh. If needed, assemble up to 1 hour before serving and keep at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration, as it may make the bread soggy.
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