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Goat Cheese Cherry Toast

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Upgrade your snack with these Cherry Goat Cheese Toasts. Crispy bread squares hold a creamy goat cheese blend, topped with balsamic-soaked honey cherries and a pinch of rosemary. Sweet, tangy, and ready in just 17 minutes. Great for parties!
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Updated on Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:58:29 GMT
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Crunchy bread topped with fluffy goat cheese and wine-soaked cherries. These tasty bites balance sweetness and savory notes, making them perfect for any party. The rich flavor of the cooked fruit mixed with zesty cheese creates a memorable taste that's fancy yet totally accessible.

What makes these bites so good is quality stuff and careful prep. Whenever I serve them at parties, everyone's amazed by how simple yet fancy they seem.

Main Ingredients

  • Cherries: You can use either juicy dark cherries or thawed frozen pitted ones
  • Goat Cheese: Go for a smooth, soft type that's easy to whip up
  • Baguette: A nice French baguette gives you that perfect crunch
  • Fresh Herbs: Thyme or rosemary add wonderful aroma
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Tasty Instructions

Make the Cherries:
Take out pits from fresh cherries if needed. Mix them with herbs and olive oil. Cook until they're jammy and soft.
Create the Cheese Mix:
Mix cream cheese with goat cheese. Put in some honey and fresh citrus. Beat until it's light and airy.
Get the Bread Ready:
Cut the baguette at an angle. Add a bit of oil. Toast until it's crunchy and golden.

Putting It Together

You can get everything ready early but don't put it all together until you're about to serve or the bread might get soggy.

How Warm To Serve

Let the cheese sit out so it's not cold and keep the cherries a bit warm so flavors really pop and everything spreads nicely.

Making Stuff Early

You can fix everything a few hours before your party. Just keep things separate and warm them up right before you put it all together.

Changing With The Seasons

This easy-to-adjust dish works great with other fruits too. Try roasted figs when fall comes around or peaches and plums in the summer.

This fancy starter shows how simple ingredients can make amazing flavors. It works just as well for casual get-togethers as it does for fancy dinner parties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prep these ahead of time?
Sure! You can make the goat cheese filling up to 5 days before and roast the cherries 3 days ahead. Just put them together before serving.
→ Are frozen cherries okay to use?
Yes, you can go with either frozen or fresh cherries here.
→ How should I store everything?
Cherries will keep for 3 days in the fridge, and the goat cheese mix lasts up to 5 days when refrigerated.
→ Don’t have balsamic glaze—what now?
You can easily reduce traditional balsamic vinegar by simmering it or pick up a ready-made option at the store.
→ Can I make these gluten-free?
Definitely! Use gluten-free bread instead of the regular kind.

Goat Cheese Cherry Toast

Crunchy crostini layered with whipped goat cheese and rosemary cherries, topped with a splash of honey and balsamic glaze.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
7 Minutes
Total Time
17 Minutes


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 crostini)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 Half an inch thick slices of baguette (12 slices total)
02 2 teaspoons of good extra virgin olive oil

→ Toppings

03 24 halved cherries, fresh or thawed from frozen
04 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon honey
05 1 piece of rosemary sprig, leaves removed
06 A quarter cup each of creamy goat cheese and cream cheese
07 Half a teaspoon of flaky salt
08 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze, store-bought or homemade

Instructions

Step 01

Brush the slices of bread with olive oil, then bake at 375°F for 7-8 minutes. Make sure to flip them halfway through. When done, the slices should feel crunchy outside but stay soft inside.

Step 02

Lay the halved cherries with their cut side facing up on parchment paper over a baking tray. Sprinkle a bit of rosemary and olive oil before roasting for 5-7 minutes. Toss the rosemary sprig after roasting.

Step 03

Blend the goat cheese, cream cheese, a teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon each of lemon juice and zest, using a blender or food processor, until smooth and fluffy.

Step 04

Spread the cheese mixture over each toasted slice. Top with 2-3 cherry halves, a drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of rosemary and sea salt as garnish.

Notes

  1. Store roasted cherries in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  2. The cheese mixture can be prepped ahead and kept in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper for easy cleanup
  • An electric mixer, food processor, or blender

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy is included (cream cheese, goat cheese)
  • Contains gluten (baguette)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 132
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
  • Protein: 4 g