PEACH BRUSCHETTA WITH WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

Recipe from https://www.lifeasastrawberry.com/peach-bruschetta-with-whipped-goat-cheese/

INGREDIENTS:

For the whipped goat cheese: 

  • 8-10 ounces goat cheese (1 large goat cheese log)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (about 1/4 cup)
  • Kosher salt to taste

For assembling the bruschetta:

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large peaches, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
  • Flakey sea salt (optional, for topping)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make the whipped goat cheese:

  1. Crumble goat cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add cream cheese and a pinch of salt.
  2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

For the bruschetta:

  1. Toast the crostini: Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Lay baguette slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 400° F for 5-10 minutes until bread is toasted and lightly browned.
  2. Make the balsamic reduction: Put balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vinegar has reduced to a thick syrup-y consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Assemble! Spread a spoonful of whipped goat cheese on each crostini piece. Top with one or two peach slices and a pinch of fresh basil. Use a spoon to drizzle a bit of the balsamic reduction over the crostini and serve immediately.

Available at the Oakmont Farmer’s Market 8/16:

-Goat cheese available from Amazing Acres

-Basil available from Salvaterra’s Gardens

-Peaches available from North Star Orchards