Roasted grapes turn silky and sweet in the oven, making these crostini a cozy yet elegant appetizer for any gathering. Warm goat cheese adds tang, while a drizzle of balsamic brings everything together. They’re simple, beautiful, and surprisingly quick to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red grapes, left whole
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 1-2 tsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss the grapes with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Roast 15-18 minutes until soft and lightly blistered.
- Lightly toast the baguette slices on a separate pan for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
- Spread a layer of softened goat cheese onto each warm toast.
- Spoon roasted grapes over the cheese, gently pressing to help them stay in place.
- Finish with chopped thyme and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
Tip
If your grapes are extra large, lightly smash them once roasted to help them sit neatly on the crostini.
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Roasted Grape & Goat Cheese Crostini
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
Description
Roasted grapes and creamy goat cheese on crisp crostini for a simple, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
1 cup red grapes, left whole
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary)
1–2 tsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment.
2. Toss the grapes with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Roast 15-18 minutes until soft and lightly blistered.
3. Lightly toast the baguette slices on a separate pan for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
4. Spread a layer of softened goat cheese onto each warm toast.
5. Spoon roasted grapes over the cheese, gently pressing to help them stay in place.
6. Finish with chopped thyme and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
If grapes are large, lightly smash once roasted to help them sit on the crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American