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.

Cheese & Dairy

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)

Method

Preheat 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.
In 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.
Spread a generous amount of the black garlic goat cheese mixture onto each toasted crostini slice.
Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
Garnish 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.

From the Tini Crostini Collection