These crostini offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors on a crisp base, making them an elegant choice for parties, appetizers, or special occasions.
Ingredients:
1 Baguette, sliced into rounds
2 cups Cherries, pitted & halved
2 tbsp Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Cento Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Cento Italian Balsamic Glaze, for drizzling
8 oz Goat Cheese, softened
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Cento Pignoli Nuts, lightly toasted
Fresh Thyme
Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Bake for about 5–7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss cherries with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and a pinch of thyme. Spread the cherries on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. To assemble, spread goat cheese onto the toasted baguette slices. Top with roasted cherries, toasted pine nuts, and fresh thyme leaves. Arrange on a platter and finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze and honey. Serves 6-8.
Full recipe: https://www.cento.com/recipes/appetizers/cherry_crostini.php