Festive Pomegranate Goat Cheese (Printable)

A vibrant blend of goat cheese, pomegranate, and fresh herbs on toasted baguette slices, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or crème fraîche
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

07 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette rounds on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl, combine softened goat cheese, Greek yogurt or crème fraîche, honey, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Top each crostini with pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, optional pistachios, and lemon zest. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours but actually comes together while your oven preheats.
  • The creamy tang of goat cheese against sweet pomegranate bursts is the kind of contrast that makes people reach for seconds.
  • You can prep the toasts ahead and assemble right before serving so youre not stuck in the kitchen during your own party.
02 -
  • If you assemble these too far in advance, the moisture from the cheese will soften the toast into sad little soggy rounds.
  • Pomegranate seeds can stain your cutting board and clothes, so work over a bowl and wear an apron if youre feeling cautious.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette cleanly without squashing it into weird ovals.
  • A light drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished crostini adds a sweet-tart note that makes people ask for the recipe.
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