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.

Sweet & Dessert

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

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with melted butter and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Toast the slices for 8 minutes
minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese onto each crostini base.
Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the goat cheese. If the sauce is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 minutes
seconds.
Finish 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.

From the Tini Crostini Collection