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Salted Caramel Goat Cheese Crostini
This crostini is a celebration of sweet and savory, featuring a creamy, tangy goat cheese base topped with a rich, buttery caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt. The toasted baguette provides the perfect crunch, contrasting beautifully with the smooth cheese and gooey caramel. It's an elegant, easy-to-make dessert or appetizer that perfectly honors National Caramel Day.
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Ingredients
- •small baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 16 slices)
- •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened
- •1/4-bought or homemade)
- •quality salted caramel sauce (store
- •bought or homemade)
- •teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
- •Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with melted butter and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 2Toast the slices for 8 minutes
- 3minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 4Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese onto each crostini base.
- 5Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the goat cheese. If the sauce is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 minutes
- 6seconds.
- 7Finish each crostini with a small pinch of flaky sea salt and a sprinkle of chopped nuts, if desired. Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, infuse your melted butter with a sprig of fresh rosemary before brushing it on the bread. Pair this sweet and salty treat with a glass of Moscato d'Asti or a rich, dark-roast coffee.
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