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Turn up your snack style with these Goat Cheese Cherry Bites. Toasted bread is loaded with creamy whipped cheese mix, layered with rich roasted cherries, then balanced with balsamic and honey. Finish with sea salt for a classy, sweet-and-tangy mix. Ready in 17 minutes and perfect for sharing.
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Updated on Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:42:26 GMT
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The tasty mix of crunchy bread slices with fluffy whipped goat cheese and wine-soaked cherries is pure joy. These fancy toast bites hit just right with their sweet-meets-savory punch, working great as starters for any get-together. When tangy cheese meets the rich, roasted fruit flavor, you'll get an amazing taste that's both classy and down-to-earth.

What makes these little toasts so good is using top-notch stuff and giving each part some love. Whenever I serve these at parties, everyone's blown away by how something so simple can taste so fancy.

Main Elements

  • Cherries: You can go with juicy fresh dark ones or thawed frozen pitted cherries
  • Goat Cheese: Look for something soft and creamy that'll whip up nicely
  • Baguette: Get a nice French baguette for that perfect crunch
  • Fresh Herbs: A bit of rosemary or thyme gives a wonderful scent
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Crunchy bread topped with juicy roasted cherries and smooth goat cheese, making a mouthwatering starter. | kylierecipes.com

Tasty Instructions

Get Cherries Ready:
Take the pits out of fresh cherries if using them. Mix with olive oil and herbs. Pop in the oven until they're soft and jammy.
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.
Crisp Up the Bread:
Cut the baguette at an angle. Give it a light oil brush. Toast until it's golden and crispy.

Building Suggestions

For the best outcome, you can make everything beforehand but put it all together right before you serve it so nothing gets soggy or too cold.

How Warm To Serve

Your cheese should be sitting out a bit so it's not cold, and those cherries should be just a little warm to make everything taste amazing and spread smoothly.

Make-Ahead Options

You can fix everything up several hours early. Just keep all the parts separate and get them to the right temp before you put them together.

Changing With The Seasons

This easy-going starter works great with other fruits too, like roasted figs when fall comes around or peaches and plums in the summertime.

This fancy little starter shows how picking the right ingredients can create amazing flavors. It'll fit right in at both casual hangouts and fancy dinner parties.

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Crunchy bread topped with juicy roasted cherries and smooth goat cheese, making a mouthwatering starter. | kylierecipes.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prepare these ahead of time?
You bet! The cheese mixture can stay in the fridge for 5 days, and cherries can be roasted up to 3 days before. Just assemble them fresh.
→ Can frozen cherries replace fresh ones?
Sure can! Either fresh or frozen cherries work well here.
→ How should I store extra portions?
Pop the cherries in the fridge for 3 days and keep the cheese spread chilled for up to 5 days.
→ Is there a balsamic glaze substitute?
Yes, you can simmer regular balsamic vinegar to thicken it or use a store-bought kind.
→ Can this be gluten-free?
Totally! Swap out regular bread for a gluten-free version.

Cherry Goat Cheese Bites

Crunchy bread slices paired with whipped goat cheese, honey-drizzled roasted cherries, rosemary, and a balsamic finish for a delightful bite.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
7 Minutes
Total Time
17 Minutes
By: Kylie


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 crostini)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 2 teaspoons of good extra-virgin olive oil
02 12 baguette slices, each about 1/2 inch in thickness

→ Toppings

03 1 fresh sprig of rosemary leaves
04 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of honey
05 1/4 cup of creamy goat cheese
06 24 cherries, halved and pitted (can be fresh or thawed frozen)
07 1/4 cup of whipped cream cheese
08 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt
09 1 tablespoon of balsamic drizzle (store-bought or homemade works)

Instructions

Step 01

Brush the baguette slices lightly with some olive oil. Set them on a tray and pop them in a 375°F oven for 7-8 minutes. Flip halfway through so they crisp up evenly. They should have a crunchy surface but still feel soft inside.

Step 02

Lay your halved cherries on parchment-lined baking paper, cut-side up. Sprinkle them with some rosemary pieces and a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for 5-7 minutes along with the bread. Discard the rosemary when done.

Step 03

In a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Keep mixing until everything is super smooth.

Step 04

Spread a layer of the cheese blend over each toasted crostini. Place 2-3 cherry halves on top of each slice. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a little honey. Sprinkle with sea salt and a pinch of rosemary bits to finish.

Notes

  1. Keep roasted cherries refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  2. You can make the cheese topping a few days in advance—store it sealed in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet or tray
  • Parchment for baking
  • Blender, mixer, or food processor

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Made with dairy (contains cream cheese and goat cheese)
  • Gluten present (from the baguette base)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 132
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
  • Protein: 4 g