Blackberry Goat Cheese Mint Crostini
Blackberry Goat Cheese Mint Crostini is a light, elegant appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices layered with creamy goat cheese, fresh blackberries, bright mint, and a delicate drizzle of honey. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, it’s a refined yet effortless bite ideal for brunch, garden parties, and wine nights.
Ingredients
Crostini Base
- 1 pc French baguette, sliced ½-inch thick on a slight bias (20–24 pieces)
- 2½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
Topping
- 5 oz fresh goat cheese, softened to room temperature (plain, not flavored)
- 6 oz fresh blackberries, large berries halved lengthwise
- flaky sea salt (Maldon preferred)
- freshly cracked black pepper, to finish
Mint Citrus Drizzle
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (not bruised)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 2 tsp 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Finish
- Raw or wildflower honey, lightly warmed for drizzling
Instructions
Toast the Crostini
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil—do not fully saturate. Season with salt and pepper. Flip and repeat.Bake 10–12 minutes, flipping at the 6-minute mark, until golden and crisp at the edges but not overly dark. Remove and cool slightly.Goal: crisp exterior, dry center—this prevents sogginess once topped.
Prepare the Mint Drizzle
- In a small bowl, combine chopped mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir gently.
- Let rest 5 minutes to allow the mint oils to release without browning.
Assemble (Order Matters)
- For each crostini:Spread 1½ tablespoons goat cheese evenlyAdd freshly cracked black pepperSprinkle a few flakes of sea saltTop with 3–4 blackberry halvesSpoon over ½–1 teaspoon mint drizzleFinish with a thin ribbon of honey
- Serve immediately.