Croutons with goat cheese and sauce
4 servings
15 minutes
Crostini with goat cheese and sauce is a refined appetizer of Italian cuisine that combines the crispy texture of baguette with the delicate, tangy flavor of goat cheese. The origins of this dish lie in Mediterranean culinary traditions where simple yet flavorful ingredients create harmonious combinations. Tomatoes infused with olive oil and wine vinegar add freshness, while red pesto adds spiciness. Crostini baked under the grill acquire a golden crust, and the soft cheese melts to create a velvety texture. The dish is perfect for an aperitif, light dinner, or wine snack. Crostini can be served as a standalone treat or as part of an Italian platter complemented by prosciutto and olives.
1
Preheat the grill to maximum. Slice fresh tomatoes and distribute them on four plates. Let the oil drain, cut the canned tomatoes into strips, and place them on top of the fresh ones.
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil: 12 pieces
2
Sprinkle the tomatoes with oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
For the croutons, cut the baguette into 12 diagonal slices, 2.5 cm thick. Spread red pesto, place a spoonful of goat cheese on top of each sandwich, and sprinkle with pepper.
- French baguette: 1 piece
- Red pesto (pesto rosso): 5 tablespoon
- Goat cheese: 175 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Place the toast on the rack in the hot grill for two minutes.
5
Place 3 croutons and tomato salad on each plate.
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
