Savory Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with these Savory Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Crostini. Perfectly toasted sourdough slices are spread with caramelized roasted garlic cloves that melt in your mouth, creating a rich base for creamy goat cheese. Topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts and fresh Italian parsley, these crostini are flavorful, textural delights that are sure to impress your guests at any gathering or casual get-together. Simple to make yet sophisticated in taste, they are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
garlic
1 head (Trimmed tip exposed)
olive oil
2 teaspoons (For drizzling)
sourdough baguette
1 small (14 inches) (Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices)
pine nuts
1 tablespoon (For toasting)
soft fresh goat cheese
2 ounces (Cut into 6 rounds)
fresh Italian parsley
6 sprigs (For garnish)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Trim the tip off the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the head on a piece of foil and drizzle olive oil over the top. Wrap it tightly in the foil to create a small parcel.
3
Bake the wrapped garlic in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the cloves are softened and caramelized.
4
While the garlic is roasting, arrange the sliced sourdough baguette on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast the baguette slices in the same oven for about 8 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp.
5
Spread the pine nuts on a small baking sheet and toast alongside the baguette slices for about 5 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
6
Once the garlic is done roasting, remove it from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Allow it to cool slightly.
7
On a serving platter, arrange the toasted baguette slices, the roasted garlic head, toasted pine nuts, rounds of goat cheese, and sprigs of parsley.
8
To serve, take a small fork, gently remove 2 roasted cloves from the garlic bulb and spread them onto a toasted baguette slice. Top with a round of goat cheese, a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts, and a sprig of parsley.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Crostini?
It is an appetizer consisting of toasted sourdough bread topped with caramelized roasted garlic, soft goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and fresh Italian parsley.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How do I prepare the garlic for roasting?
Trim the tip off the garlic head to expose the cloves, place it on foil, and drizzle with olive oil before wrapping tightly.
How long does it take to roast the garlic?
The garlic takes about 1 hour to roast until softened and caramelized.
How long do the baguette slices need to toast?
The baguette slices should toast for about 8 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
What kind of bread is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for one small (14 inch) sourdough baguette.
How thick should I slice the baguette?
The sourdough baguette should be cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
How do I toast the pine nuts?
Spread the pine nuts on a small baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
What type of cheese is required for this crostini?
The recipe uses 2 ounces of soft fresh goat cheese, cut into 6 rounds.
How much olive oil is needed for the garlic?
You will need 2 teaspoons of olive oil for drizzling over the garlic head.
What is used as a garnish for this dish?
Fresh Italian parsley sprigs are used to garnish each crostini.
Is this recipe vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, this recipe is vegetarian.
How do I assemble each crostini?
Spread 2 roasted garlic cloves onto a toasted bread slice, top with a round of goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and a parsley sprig.
Can I toast the bread and pine nuts at the same time?
Yes, you can toast the baguette slices and the pine nuts in the oven at the same time.
How do I remove the garlic cloves from the bulb?
Once cooled slightly, use a small fork to gently remove the roasted cloves from the garlic bulb.
What should the texture of the roasted garlic be?
The roasted garlic should be soft enough to spread easily and have a caramelized flavor.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients: garlic, olive oil, sourdough baguette, pine nuts, goat cheese, and fresh parsley.
What size baguette is recommended?
A small sourdough baguette measuring about 14 inches is recommended.
Can I serve this as a party food?
Yes, these crostini are excellent as party food, appetizers, or finger foods.
How much goat cheese goes on each slice?
Each slice is topped with one round of goat cheese, based on the 6 rounds prepared from 2 ounces.
Does the garlic need to be wrapped in foil?
Yes, wrapping the garlic tightly in foil creates a parcel that helps it caramelize correctly without burning.
What is the preparation for the parsley?
The parsley should be kept as sprigs for garnishing.
How many pine nuts are used?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of pine nuts.
What category does this dish belong to?
It is classified as an appetizer and snack.
Is the garlic roasted whole?
Yes, the whole head of garlic is roasted after trimming the top off.
How many garlic cloves are spread on each piece?
The instructions recommend spreading 2 roasted cloves on each baguette slice.
What color should the toasted pine nuts be?
They should be lightly browned and fragrant.
Can this be served immediately after roasting?
It is best to allow the garlic to cool slightly before handling and assembling.
Is this a sophisticated appetizer?
Yes, it is described as a sophisticated treat that is simple to make but impressive in taste.