Festive Pomegranate Goat Cheese (Printable)

Crisp toasted baguette topped with creamy goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or crème fraîche
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

07 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until slices are golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt or crème fraîche, honey, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the goat cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Top each with pomegranate seeds, chopped mint, optional pistachios, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain crisp texture and freshness.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but comes together faster than most people can finish their first drink.
  • The flavor balance between tangy, sweet, and herbal feels sophisticated without any fuss.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble right before guests arrive, keeping your hands free.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the toasts slightly before spreading the cheese or it'll melt into a slippery mess instead of staying put.
  • Fresh pomegranate seeds are worth the effort, but if you're short on time, the refrigerated containers work just fine and save your counters from looking like a crime scene.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette evenly so all the pieces toast at the same rate and look uniform on the platter.
  • If the goat cheese mixture feels too thick, add another splash of yogurt or a tiny bit of milk until it's soft enough to spread without tearing the toast.
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