Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
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Appetizer
Crispy baguette slices brushed with tallow, creamy whipped goat cheese, sweet bacon jam, and crisp apple—it’s the kind of bite that feels cozy but a little elevated. The thyme adds a fresh herbal note, the apple keeps things bright, and the whole thing comes together as an easy, make-ahead appetizer that looks beautiful on a platter and disappears fast.
Ingredients
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1 French or sourdough baguette, sliced diagonally
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2–3 tbsp Golden Age Fats Beef Tallow, melted
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9 oz goat cheese, softened
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5 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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¼ cup bacon jam
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1 apple, thinly sliced
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Extra thyme, for garnish
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
In a skillet, melt tallow over medium-high heat. Add baguette slices in batches and toast on both sides until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a food processor, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and thyme until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the whipped cheese mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
Pipe a swirl of whipped goat cheese onto each crostini.
Top with a small spoonful of bacon jam, a thin apple slice, and a sprig of thyme.
Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Note
Swap goat cheese for ricotta if you prefer a milder flavor.