Poached Cherry And Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Name: Poached Cherry And Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier); 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint; 8 ounces goat cheese; 1 baguette; olive oil; salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
8 ounces goat cheese
1 baguette
olive oil
salt
black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
In a large sauce pan bring water, sugar, and orange liqueur to a simmer. Add the cherries, orange zest, and almond extract; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove cherries and set aside to cool. Allow the remaining liquid to simmer for 10 minutes or until it has reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3
Slice baguette in 1-inch-thick slices and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake at 375u00b0 for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
4
Spread a thick layer of goat cheese and sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on each toast slice. Toss the thyme and mint with the poached cherries and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cherry mixture onto each slice. Finish the crostini with a drizzle of the remaining reduced cherry liquid.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier), and more.

Yes, Poached Cherry And Goat Cheese Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Cherry And Goat Cheese Crostini

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