Name: Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 baguette; olive oil; 4 ounces goat cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 tbsp orange juice; 1 cup cranberry and orange sauce; fresh mint; orange zest

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Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice baguette into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices. You need 18 slices.

Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8 minutes, flip and bake for another 7 minutes, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, make the goat cheese spread. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, softened cream cheese and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the crostini by spreading a heaping spoonful of the goat cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.

Spoon a small amount of Cranberry and Orange Sauce on top of the cheese layer. Garnish with chopped fresh mint and zest orange over each.

Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Baguette at High Heat 🔥
Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil and toast at 400°F for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, creating a sturdy base that won't absorb moisture from the toppings.
Whip Goat Cheese for Texture 🥄
Blend goat cheese with a splash of orange juice and cream cheese using a mixer for 2-3 minutes to create an airy, spreadable consistency that's easier to pipe or dollop.
Make Cranberry Sauce One Day Ahead 📅
Prepare the cranberry-orange sauce the day before to allow flavors to meld and intensify, then gently warm before serving for better flavor integration.
Balance Tartness with Orange Zest 🍊
Add fresh orange zest to both the whipped cheese and as a final garnish to amplify citrus brightness and prevent the cranberry tartness from overwhelming the delicate goat cheese.
Assemble Just Before Serving ⏰
Top crostini within 15 minutes of serving to maintain crispness—assemble components separately ahead of time, then combine just before plating for optimal texture and presentation.