Goat Cheese Cherry Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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12 baguette cuts, roughly half an inch in thickness
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2 teaspoons premium olive oil (go for extra virgin)
→ Toppings
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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4 teaspoons honey
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A quarter cup cream cheese at room temperature
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24 halved cherries, pitted (frozen works too)
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A quarter cup crumbly goat cheese
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Half a teaspoon sea salt flakes
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A tablespoon store-bought or homemade balsamic reduction
# Preparation Steps:
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Brush olive oil on baguette pieces. Pop them in a 375°F oven for about 7-8 minutes. Turn them halfway through cooking. They should end up crunchy outside but tender in the middle.
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Arrange halved cherries facing up on a paper-lined baking sheet. Scatter rosemary bits over them and add a light drizzle of oil. Cook with the bread for 5-7 minutes. Toss the rosemary sprig when done.
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Throw goat cheese, cream cheese, a teaspoon honey, some lemon juice (half teaspoon), and lemon zest (half teaspoon) into your mixer or blender. Blend till you get a smooth, fluffy mixture.
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Smear cheese mix across all crostini pieces. Top each with 2-3 cherry halves. Finish with drizzles of honey and balsamic. Sprinkle salt flakes and tiny rosemary bits on top.
# Additional Tips:
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Your roasted cherries will stay good in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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You can make the cheese blend ahead and keep it in a tight container in your fridge for no more than 5 days.