Goat’s Cheese Brushetta: Great For Christmas Starters. Hello friends. Happy Sunday. So are you all ready for Christmas?
Smart finger food. Serve these instead of a starter with drinks on Christmas day.
They also taste great hot from the grill.
Table Of Contents:
- Firstly, Goat’s Cheese Brushetta Ingredients.
- Secondly, Goat’s Cheese Brushetta Method.
- Thirdly, Other Post Ideas.
Goat’s Cheese Brushetta: Great For Christmas Starters:
Goat’s Cheese Brushetta: Great For Christmas Starters. Indulge in the perfect Christmas starter with these exquisite Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta.
Step up your holiday feast with this delectable appetiser, featuring creamy goat’s cheese, fresh ingredients, and a burst of flavours. Delight your guests and set the tone for a memorable festive meal.
Makes 20
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 5-10 minutes
You Will Need:
- 1 thin baguette, about 200 g (7 oz) in total
- 150 g (5 oz) blackberry and apple chutney (see recipe below)
- 150 g (5 oz) goat’s cheese, diced
- Little roughly crushed salt flakes and black peppercorns
- Few watercress sprigs to garnish
Method:
- Slice the bread thinly then put on a baking sheet or on the grill rack and toast lightly on both sides.
- Top toasts with a spoonful of chutney then a little cheese.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill for a few minutes until the goats cheese is just beginning to melt.
- Then transfer to a serving plate and top with watercress, serve immediately.
Blackberry And Apple Chutney:
Also very easy!!
This tasty chutney can be prepared well in advance and is a perfect accompaniment to gammon, turkey and beef, as well as pork or game pies.
Makes 2 x 450 g (1 lb) jars
Preparation time: 20 minutes || Cooking time: 50 minutes
You Will Need:
- 450 g (1 lb) Bramley apples, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
- 225 g (8 oz) eating apples, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
- 225 g (8 oz) red onions, peeled and sliced
- 25 g (1 oz) root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns, roughly crushed
- 225 g (8 oz) granulated sugar
- 150 ml (¼ pint) cider vinegar
- 350 g (12 oz) blackberries
Method:
How To Make:
- Firstly, place all the ingredients except the blackberries in a large heavy based saucepan.
- Cook gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples and onions are tender, the mixture has thickened and no watery juices remain.
- Add the blackberries and cook for a further 10 minutes until they have softened but still hold their shape.
- Spoon the hot chutney into warmed dry jars, seal with screw topped lids and leave to cool.
- Store unopened in a cool dark place up to 6 months.
Chill once opened.
Goat’s Cheese Brushetta: Great For Christmas Starters:
So what do you think about these recipes? Do you fancy trying them?Because I do!
Updated post. First published here 3rd December 2011. Recipe and photo credits -Seasonal Berries.
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Phwoar! This looks utterly gorgeous! I love Goat’s cheese!
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These look like just the thing I was looking for as a different appetizer this holiday season! Thank you for the inspiration.
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