Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta Trilogy
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream, (or milk for a lighter version)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Caprese Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Triple Berry Topping:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
Pecan and Beet Topping:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted beets, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, (optional)
- honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, whip the goat cheese with heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Caprese Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes with chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Toss to coat. Set aside.
Triple Berry Topping:
- In a bowl, mix together the blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Add honey and toss gently to combine. Set aside.
Pecan and Beet Topping:
- For the walnut and beet topping, layer with thinly sliced roasted beets and chopped toasted pecans. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if using.
- For a drizzle, use honey or balsamic glaze.
Toppings
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a little whipped goat cheese.
- Top with one of the following combinations:
- Caprese: Spoon the tomato-basil mixture over the goat cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Triple Berry: Spoon the mixed berries over the goat cheese and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Walnut & Beet: Layer with beets, walnuts, and thyme, and drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately.
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