Description
Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini is a delightful fall appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese and sweet pumpkin atop perfectly toasted baguette slices. This visually stunning dish is not only easy to prepare but also adds a burst of color and flavor to any gathering. With its harmonious blend of savory and sweet, this crostini is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz soft goat cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, goat cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture generously over each toasted slice.
- Return crostini to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg