Summer Crostini With Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese

This Summer Crostini with Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese invites you to enjoy a creamy, garlicky delight topped with summer’s best produce.

Summer Crostini With Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese

The Summer Crostini with Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese recipe combines creamy goat cheese with roasted garlic. It’s topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on a crispy toast. This delicious appetizer is perfect for summer and hard to resist.

Ingredients

1 baguette, sliced into 16 rounds
12 ounces of goat cheese
2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
1 head of roasted garlic
4 ears of grilled corn cut from the cob
1 pint of grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Bake the Bread

Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until they turn golden.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Whipped Cheese

Add goat cheese, cream cheese, and roasted garlic cloves to a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is creamy.

4. Season the Tomatoes

Toss cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

5. Assemble the Crostini

Spread each slice of bread with the whipped goat cheese mixture.
Top with a handful of seasoned tomatoes, grilled corn, and fresh basil.

6. Serve

Enjoy your delicious Summer Crostini creation!

Serving Suggestions

Chilled Gazpacho
Antipasto Salad
Grilled Vegetables
Watermelon Feta Salad
Caprese Salad Skewers
Cucumber Dill Salad

Tips and Tricks

Roast the garlic ahead of time and store it in the fridge to save preparation time on the day of serving.
To achieve even more flavor, let the whipped goat cheese sit for a few hours in the fridge before spreading.
Experiment with different toppings like grilled peaches or prosciutto for a variety of crostini options at your event.