Goat Cheese Crostini with Orange Peach Salsa Recipe
This Goat Cheese Crostini with Orange Peach Salsa offers a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese and fresh, fruity salsa atop crispy gluten-free baguette slices. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or light snack, it balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in a vibrant, easy-to-make dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salsa Ingredients
- 3 Mandarin oranges, peeled and diced (or 2 small oranges)
- 2 peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Goat Cheese Spread
- 4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
For Serving
- 1 gluten-free French baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the bread slices.
- Prepare the Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mandarin oranges, peaches, red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix gently to blend all flavors.
- Make Goat Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, whisk together the room temperature goat cheese and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the Bread: Arrange the gluten-free baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until they turn crispy and slightly golden.
- Spread Goat Cheese: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spread a generous layer of the goat cheese mixture evenly over each slice. Return the bread to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to warm and slightly melt the cheese.
- Assemble and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to carefully top each crostini with a generous amount of the orange peach salsa. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm bread and creamy cheese with fresh salsa.
Notes
- Use room temperature goat cheese to make spreading easier and achieve a smoother texture.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute goat cheese and milk with plant-based versions.
- Adjust the quantity of lime juice to balance the sweetness and acidity of the salsa according to taste.
- Serve the crostini immediately to preserve the contrast between crispy bread and fresh salsa.
- The recipe is naturally gluten-free when using gluten-free baguette slices.
