I have this love affair with toast. There’s just something about the crisp crunch and delectable mix of toppings that gets me every time. And crostini is just a fancy way to call it. So like nachos—because you know how much I love nachos by now—the possibilities for your toasts and your crostinis are truly endless. Today, without further adieu, I proudly give you a sure-hit Memorial Day appetizer: my Raspberry & Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini recipe.
With spring’s bounty of fresh berries, this is the perfect dish that fools your guests into thinking it’s a lot fancier than it is. To create the berry “shmear”, simply put your berries in a bowl, lightly smash some of them with the back of the spoon. You’ll want some full berries for presentation sake when serving, but you’ll also want the smashed juice as part of the shmear. I love mixing in the gourmet herb goat cheese from the store, but you can of course blend your own fresh herbs in goat cheese too.
In order, you’ll be happier if you spread the herb goat cheese first, then the berry “shmear”. Next, top with the whole berries, and lastly garnish with your chopped mint. You’ll toast on a cookie sheet in the oven until they’re golden brown. These crostinis toast fast, so you’ll need to watch them closely so they don’t burn. Voila! Take those beauties out of the oven and serve on a marble board to hungry guests.
It’s simple. It’s elegant. And it’s downright irresistible when served up on a bright, sunny summer day! We’re sharing this recipe as part of Shipt‘s Memorial Day virtual potluck, so be sure to check out the rest of the menu! Truly, MKR
P.S. Looking for more Memorial Day menu inspiration? Try our best ever veggie burgers and beef burgers, all of the side fixin’s for your BBQ, boozy strawberry basil lemonade, and classic root beer floats. xo
- French bread, cut into thin slices
- OR pre-sliced crostini slices from the store
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- herb goat cheese or regular goat cheese with fresh thyme
- fresh mint, chopped
- additional mint leaves, to garnish
- Spread the herb goat cheese first on crostini or thin slices of bread.
- Lightly smash your berries to create a jam-like spread or “shmear”, leaving some berries whole for topping.
- Top the crostinis with your berry “shmear” and garnish with chopped fresh mint.
- Toast in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until golden brown. Be sure to watch closely so they don’t burn.
