Crisp, crunchy and bursting with flavor, these goat cheese crostini with candied walnuts and pickled apples are set to become a new holiday favorite. The dish features a luscious layer of creamy goat cheese spread on a crisp slice of toasted baguette, topped with sweet, candied walnuts and tangy pickled apples. A drizzle of rich, buttery olive oil and freshly cracked pepper completes this delightful appetizer, making each bite a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Goat Cheese Crostini With Candied Walnuts and Pickled Apples
Baguette slices
- 1 fresh baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Cheese mix
- 1 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Pickled apples
- 2 granny smith apples (julienne cut)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Splash of water
Candied nuts
- 2 cups raw walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. ghee
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Pickled apples
- In medium mixing bowl, add apples, apple cider vinegar, salt and water. Mix well and set aside.
Cheese mix
- In food processor, add goat cheese, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined and set aside.
Baguette slices
In large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, baguette slices and pinch of salt.
Flip after 1 minute and remove from pan once golden.
Candied nuts
In large pan over medium heat, add raw walnuts, mix and toast for 1 minute.
Add ghee, sugar, clove, cinnamon and salt. Mix well and allow ghee and sugar to caramelize.
Cook 5 minutes and remove from pan to cool.
Assembly
- Add dollop of cheese mix to bread and top with candied nuts and pickled apples. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh cracked pepper.
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