Best Crostini With Ricotta And Goat Cheese Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Crostini image

Caramelized onions topped with cheese and served on French bread! Relish a crispy appetizer ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
24 slices (1/4-inch thick) French bread baguette
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salt, brown sugar, and vinegar. Cook 30 to 35 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
Heat oven to 325°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese; blending until smooth; set aside.
Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions onto each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cheese mixture. Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CROSTINI WITH POACHED FIGS AND GOAT CHEESE

Crostini with Poached Figs and Goat Cheese image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 20 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot noir
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey
6 dried Mission figs (about 4 ounces)
2 whole star anise
3 ounces pancetta, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 loaf country white bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, and then cut into shapes, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint, for sprinkling

Steps:

In a medium saucepan combine the wine, 2 tablespoons of the honey, the figs and star anise. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the figs are plump and tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the figs to a cutting board to cool for 5 minutes. Then cut the figs into 1/4-inch slices. Discard the anise and bring the liquid back up to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the mixture is thick and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a small bowl and cool to room temperature.
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
Place the pancetta on a baking sheet and bake until the slices are crispy and brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool then roughly chop.
Brush the bread slices with the oil. Place on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.
In a medium bowl combine the goat cheese, lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon honey, the chopped mint and the salt. Spread 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture onto each crostini. Top with fig slices, pancetta crumbles and a sprinkle of sliced mint. Just before serving, drizzle with the reserved syrup.