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Crusty baguette slices covered with airy goat cheese and wine-soaked cherries. These fancy little bites balance sweet and tangy flavors just right, making them a crowd-pleaser for any party. The rich taste of the wine-cooked fruit mixed with the zesty cheese creates a mouthwatering snack that's both classy and easy to love.
What makes these little toasts so good is using great stuff and taking your time with each part. Whenever I serve them at parties, everybody's always wowed by how fancy yet simple they are.
Main Elements
- Cherries: You can use either fresh dark ones or thawed frozen pitted cherries
- Goat Cheese: Go for something soft and creamy that'll whip up nicely
- Baguette: Get a nice fresh French one for that perfect crunch
- Fresh Herbs: Some rosemary or thyme really kicks up the flavor
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Tasty Preparation Steps
- Get Cherries Ready:
- Take out pits from fresh cherries if using them. Mix with olive oil and herbs. Cook until they're soft and jam-like.
- Fix Up the Cheese:
- Mix goat cheese with cream cheese. Throw in some fresh citrus and honey. Beat it till it's light and airy.
- Get Bread Crispy:
- Cut baguette at an angle. Add a bit of oil. Toast until it's golden and crunchy.
Putting It All Together
For the best results, make everything ahead but put it all together right before you serve it so everything stays the right texture and temperature.
Temp When Eating
Your cheese should be sitting out a bit and cherries slightly warm so flavors really pop and spreading is easy.
Making Stuff Early
You can get everything ready several hours before. Just keep it all separate and warm up to the right temp before you put it together.
Changing With The Seasons
This easy-to-tweak recipe tastes great with other fruits too, like warm figs in fall or peaches and plums in summer.
These fancy little bites show how picking the right ingredients can make amazing flavors. They're just as good for backyard BBQs as they are for fancy dinner parties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I prep these in advance?
- You sure can! Make the goat cheese spread up to five days ahead and roast the cherries three days in advance. Assemble them fresh when needed.
- → Can frozen cherries replace fresh?
- Yep! Whether they're fresh or frozen, either will work just fine.
- → How do I store the extras?
- Roasted cherries stay fresh for three days in the fridge, and the goat cheese spread lasts five days when refrigerated.
- → What’s a balsamic glaze alternative?
- Simmer balsamic vinegar to thicken it, or grab a pre-made one from the store.
- → Can this work for gluten-free diets?
- Definitely! Swap regular bread with a gluten-free alternative.