Roasted Berry and Goat Cheese Crostini

Something magical happens when you roast berries in the oven. These Roasted Berry and Goat Cheese Crostini are out of this world and a perfect summer treat to be enjoyed by all! Plus, they are incredibly easy and forgiving to whip up!

My neice requested a cooking day with me for her birthday, and as a part of the menu I created, we whipped up some roasted berry and goat cheese crostini. I figured it was a warm summer’s day and our family was all around, so it would be a perfect little snack. Well, the result is much more than the sum of its parts.

To be festive for this 4th of July season, I am adding some blueberries to the strawberries. Now we’re covered for red white and blue! I also have these awesome Red White and Blue Berry Muffins perfect for the holiday!

Ingredients

• Baguette: A crispy baguette serves as the perfect base for this flavorful crostini.
• Olive Oil: Brushing the baguette slices with olive oil before toasting adds a rich flavor and golden color without burning
• Salt: A sprinkle of salt enhances the baguette and berries.
• Strawberries: Roasting strawberries brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavor.
• Blueberries: These juicy berries add a burst of color and a sweet-tart flavor to the crostini.
• Pure Maple Syrup: Use all natural, Grade-A maple syrup.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic note to the berry mixture.
• Lemon Zest: Fresh lemon zest brightens the flavors of the berries.
• Goat Cheese: Creamy goat cheese provides a tangy contrast to the sweet, roasted berries.
• Fresh Mint : Thinly sliced mint adds a fresh, herbal note that complements the berries and cheese. Fresh mint is much less potent than you might think!
• Balsamic Glaze: Drizzling balsamic glaze over the crostini adds a sweet, tangy finish.

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Instructions for Roasted Berry and Goat Cheese Crostini

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Arrange the oven racks so they are evenly spaced, with one rack in the lower third and the other in the upper third of the oven.
2. Prepare the Crostini: Slice the baguette into 1-1.5 inch slices, ensuring they are even in thickness. Mix olive oil with a pinch of salt and lightly brush over both sides of the baguette slices. Arrange them in a single layer on a large sheet pan. I like using this parchment paper that I don’t need to cut!
3. Prepare the Berries: Quarter the strawberries or cut them into even smaller pieces if they are larger. Place the strawberries and blueberries on another large sheet pan. Drizzle with pure maple syrup, add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together with your hands to evenly coat the berries, then spread them out in a single layer.
4. Roast: Place both sheet pans in the oven, with the bread on the lower rack. Roast for about 10-13 minutes, or until the bread reaches your desired level of toastiness. Check the bottom side of the bread as it will crisp up first even if the top doesn’t appear toasted. Remove from the oven once done.
5. Assemble the Crostini: Once the bread is cool enough to handle, spread about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese (or more if desired) on each slice. Spoon the roasted berries on top, ensuring you include both strawberries and blueberries. Top with thinly sliced fresh mint or basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve and enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

This really is a no-recipe, just-vibes recipe! Feel free to make this your own however you would like. Here are some suggestions:

• Berries – feel free to just use strawberries or just blueberries. I like both for the red white and blue look! It’s a great way to use berries that aren’t looking their best too.
• Honey – Feel free to use honey instead of maple syrup. You can also drizzle honey on top alongside or instead of the balsamic glaze
• Herbs – I have tested these roasted berry with goat cheese crostini using both basil and mint, and I prefer mint. Hoewever, basil was great too! Feel free to use whichever you have on hand, or omit all together.
• Cheese – These crostini would be delicious with feta or ricotta cheeses instead of goat, too!

Why you’ll love this Roasted Berry and Goat Cheese Crostini recipe:

• The berries and baguette will roast at the same temperature for the same amount of time, making this super convenient!
• Kids of all ages will enjoy this snack while still getting in some nutrients
• They look festive for 4th of July
• You put in minimal effort for maximal output!
• Leftover roasted berries are delicious as well
• The recipe is very forgiving! Feel free to make it your own.

Storage

Store leftover roasted berries with goat cheese crostini in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you have leftover berries not yet topped on the crostini, store them in an airtight container in the fridge to add to your oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, toasts, PB&Js, or however you’d like!!

More recipes with berries:

• Zucchini Strawberry Bread
• Berry-Filled Chocolate Neapolitan Cookies
• Easy Strawberry Matcha Crisp
• Double Chocolate Raspberry Blondies

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