Elegant Marinated Goat Cheese Rounds With Crostini
Delight in the luxurious flavors of these marinated goat cheese rounds served with crispy crostini. The creamy goat cheese is infused with a blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, aromatic thyme, and zesty garlic, creating a sophisticated appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For Marinated Goat Cheese Rounds | |
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| 6 | fresh soft fresh goat cheese |
| 3 | tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or use regular red balsamic vinegar) |
| 2 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon cracked black pepper |
| 12 | cured green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped |
| 1 | cup extra virgin olive oil |
For Crostini | |
| 9 | slices French bread (½-inch thick) |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | teaspoon minced fresh garlic clove |
Instructions
For Marinated Goat Cheese Rounds | |
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| 1. | Gently roll the fresh goat cheese into a 4" long log and slice it into 1" thick rounds, placing them in a shallow dish. |
| 2. | In a small bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, fresh thyme, cracked black pepper, chopped olives, and extra virgin olive oil until well blended. |
| 3. | Pour the marinade over the goat cheese rounds and refrigerate for 2 hours to 1 week to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, let the cheese rounds warm to room temperature for about 30 minutes. |
For Crostini | |
| 1. | Preheat the broiler or grill. Drizzle the French bread slices with olive oil and grill or broil until they turn golden brown. |
| 2. | As the crostini come out of the oven or grill, rub them with minced fresh garlic and cut them in half on the diagonal. |
| 3. | Serve the warm crostini alongside the marinated goat cheese rounds. Enjoy this elegant appetizer! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 510.7 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 25.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Sugar | 2.8 g |
Published on Jul 31, 2024 by Luminița