Orange and Goat Cheese Crostini

consider this a citrus gift: beautiful color, fresh taste

This vibrant dish is a great appetizer option. You can serve this with a mandarin orange segment placed on top (as shown in the picture) or you can get “fancy” and make a homemade marmalade as described in this easy recipe. It is actually quite simple – you can learn to cook with this crostini recipe. However you choose to prepare this orange and goat cheese crostini, you and your guests will enjoy!

Did you know that many people consider goat cheeses to be one of the gourmet cheeses?  So, you can up your game with just the name of this easy recipe!

Try my Roast Beef and Caper Lettuce Cups and Smoked Turkey Appetizer recipe for other delicious and quick appetizer options.

cooking information

• Yield: 8-10
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

all ingredients

• 1 Baguette
• 4 Navel Oranges
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
• 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 1 Large Log of Goat Cheese
• Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

recipe instruction

1. Zest 2 navel oranges. Be sure not to apply too much pressure to your navel oranges or you will also get the pith – which is bitter.

2. Peel the orange and break apart the orange segments (the individual pieces). I like to use my knife and work from top to bottom to ensure that I am removing as much of the white pith as I can.

3. In a saute pan, combine the zest of the navel oranges with the orange segments, honey, cayenne and salt. Turn to medium-high heat and stir together until the juice has reduced and the mixture becomes one equal consistency – this will take about 15 minutes. The navel orange will start to piece apart – this is good. Remove from heat.

4. Cut your baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet. In a 400 degree oven, toast your bread for about a minute or two per side. Once this has finished, congratulate yourself – you have just made crostini.

5. Spread the goat cheese on top of the crostini. Top the goat cheese with a spoonful of the orange marmalade you just created, and fresh cracked black pepper.

6. Serve and enjoy!

cooking tips

• Use a mandarin orange slice to keep this extremely easy!
• Although goat cheese is considered by many to be a gourmet cheese, it will not break the bank!