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Cheese & DairyIntermediate15 min
Midnight Harvest Black Garlic Crostini
This crostini offers a hauntingly delicious blend of sweet, savory, and earthy notes, perfect for a sophisticated autumnal gathering. The creamy tang of goat cheese is perfectly complemented by the molasses-like depth of black garlic and a hint of sweet fig jam. It's a sophisticated bite that captures the dark, rich flavors of the late autumn harvest.
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Ingredients
- •1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
- •4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- •2 tablespoons black garlic paste
- •1 tablespoon honey, preferably local
- •1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- •Pinch of sea salt
- •Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- •Microgreens or edible flowers, for garnish (optional)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2In a small bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, black garlic paste, honey, chopped fresh thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3Spread a generous amount of the black garlic goat cheese mixture onto each toasted crostini slice.
- 4Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
- 5Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
- 6Garnish with microgreens or edible flowers, if desired, just before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
Pair this rich, earthy appetizer with a slightly sweet red wine like a Zinfandel or a dark, malty stout to match the deep, complex flavors of the black garlic and fig.
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