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Pumpkin Goat Cheese Crostini. A perfect appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and dinner parties!

Pumpkin Goat Cheese Crostini

5 from 1 vote
Savory Pumpkin Crostini. Toasted baguette topped with a rich and creamy pumpkin, goat cheese, and cream cheese spread. One of the best holiday appetizers!
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 28 crostini
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Ingredients
  

For the crostini:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small (10-ounce) sourdough baguette cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 4 ounces goat cheese softened to room temperature
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For topping:

  • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds toasted and unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy cleanup, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Lightly brush the olive oil over both sides of each baguette slice. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and continue baking on the other side until lightly golden and lightly crisp, about 5 additional minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • While the toasts bake, in a mixing bowl, beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, pumpkin, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • To serve: Spread the crostini generously with the pumpkin mixture and top with any mix of cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sage.

Notes

  • Whipped goat cheese and pumpkin mixture can be prepared up to 1 day in advance.
  • Baguette slices can be toasted up to 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container. The bread’s texture will stiffen somewhat, so if you like a slightly softer baguette slice, you might consider toasting it a few hours ahead instead.
  • Crostini can be topped and refrigerated 1 to 2 hours in advance. Let them come closer to room temperature prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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