RED RASPBERRY GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Red Raspberry Goat Cheese Crostini image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 12 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 thin slices baguette (sliced on the bias)
4 ounces chevre
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
24 red raspberries (about 1 cup)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Arrange the baguette slices on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until slightly dried out, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together the chevre, chives, parsley, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice to loosen the mixture so it will be easier to pipe. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag and cut off the tip of one corner with scissors.
Pipe the goat cheese mixture onto the crostini. Return the crostini to the oven and bake until warm, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the honey and balsamic in a small bowl.
Place 2 raspberries on top of each crostini and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon a little of the balsamic mixture on each crostini and serve immediately.