Cosmo Cranberry & Lime Zest Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• •tbsp olive oil
• •oz soft goat cheese (chèvre)
• •tbsp orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• •tsp lime zest
• •1/2-Pinch of salt
• •1/4 cup granulated sugar
• •tbsp water
• •Pinch of salt
• •Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3Prepare the cranberry compote: Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes
4. 4minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool completely.
5. 5In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese, orange liqueur, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
6. 6Spread a generous layer of the goat cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini. Top with a small spoonful of the cranberry compote.
7. 7Garnish each crostini with a tiny fresh mint leaf or a sliver of candied lime peel for an extra touch of elegance.