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Sweet & DessertIntermediate15 min
Pumpkin Spice Goat Cheese Crostini
This crostini is a sophisticated blend of warm, spiced pumpkin and creamy, tangy goat cheese, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of candied pecans. It offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crisp toast to the smooth filling and crunchy topping, making it an ideal autumnal treat.
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Ingredients
- •1 baguette, thinly sliced
- •8 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- •1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- •1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- •1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- •Pinch of sea salt
- •Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- 2In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons of honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 3Evenly spread a generous amount of the pumpkin spice goat cheese mixture onto each toasted crostini.
- 4Arrange the crostini on a serving platter.
- 5Drizzle additional honey over the crostini.
- 6Garnish with toasted pecans and fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
Pair this autumnal crostini with a medium-bodied, slightly sweet white wine like a late-harvest Riesling or a Spätlese, whose honeyed notes will complement the maple and pumpkin spice. For a non-alcoholic pairing, serve alongside a freshly brewed cappuccino to honor the day's theme.
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