Festive Pomegranate Goat Cheese (Printable)

Tangy goat cheese combined with sweet pomegranate and herbs on crisp toasted baguette slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or crème fraîche
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

08 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl, blend goat cheese, Greek yogurt or crème fraîche, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Top each crostini with pomegranate seeds, chopped mint, pistachios if desired, and lemon zest.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but comes together in the time it takes your oven to work its magic on bread.
  • The contrast between creamy tangy cheese and sweet juicy pomegranate seeds makes every bite feel celebratory.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble right before guests arrive so you stay calm and collected.
02 -
  • Let the toasted baguette slices cool for a minute before spreading the cheese or the heat will melt it into a puddle.
  • If you assemble these too far in advance the bread softens, so build them no more than thirty minutes before serving.
  • Pomegranate juice stains everything it touches, so seed them over a bowl of water to catch the arils and keep your counter spotless.
03 -
  • Brush olive oil on both sides of the baguette so every surface crisps evenly and holds the topping without getting soggy.
  • Taste your goat cheese before mixing, some brands are saltier than others and you may need less seasoning overall.
  • For a stunning presentation, arrange the crostini in a spiral or line them up like little soldiers on a long white platter.
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