Goat Cheese Crostini with Blood Orange and Black Pepper Marmalade

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Goat Cheese Crostini with Blood Orange and Black Pepper Marmalade
45 min.
6
170kcal

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If you're looking for a delectable dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors, look no further than these Goat Cheese Crostini with Blood Orange and Black Pepper Marmalade. This vibrant appetizer showcases the stunning blood orange, a seasonal citrus fruit that adds a burst of color and a refreshing taste to any gathering. With its tangy notes, it wonderfully complements the creamy richness of soft goat cheese, creating a luxurious mouthfeel that is hard to resist.

Not only is this dish vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also packs a punch in terms of flavor and presentation. Imagine a beautifully toasted slice of baguette topped with luscious goat cheese and a generous spoonful of homemade blood orange marmalade, crowned with a hint of coarsely ground black pepper to tie it all together. Each bite is an enticing combination of textures and flavors, from the creamy cheese to the sweet-tart marmalade.

Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for serving up to six guests, these crostini make for a stunning antipasti plate, a delightful starter, or even a charming snack for casual gatherings. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a quiet evening at home, this recipe promises to impress and tantalize the taste buds. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this exquisite Goat Cheese Crostini!

Ingredients

  •  blood oranges divided
  • ounces goat cheese fresh soft room temperature
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 18.5 inch raisin baguette french toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Place goat cheese in small bowl. Finely grate 1 teaspoon peel from 1 blood orange; stir peel into cheese.
  2. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) in strips from remaining 3 oranges.
  3. Cut peel into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces and place in medium saucepan. Using small sharp knife, cut white pith from all 4 oranges. Working over another small bowl to catch juices, cut between orange membranes to release segments. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes into bowl. Discard membranes. Coarsely chop orange segments and add to saucepan along with any juices.
  4. Add juices from bowl to saucepan. Stir in honey and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered until thick and reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool. Season with more ground black pepper to taste and with fresh lemon juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Cheese and marmalade can be made 1 day ahead; cover separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before assembling crostini. Top toasted baguette slices with goat cheese, then marmalade.
  5. Place crostini on platter and serve.
  6. To easily cut a blood orange, place the peeled fruit in the freezer for a few minutes until it firms up slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein16.57%
Fat40.8%
Carbs42.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.93
Glycemic Load
9.73
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.2330434918404%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
2.36mg
Naringenin
1.33mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.19kcal
8.51%
Fat:8.02g
12.34%
Saturated Fat:5.53g
34.54%
Carbohydrates:18.86g
6.29%
Net Carbohydrates:18.07g
6.57%
Sugar:12.74g
14.16%
Cholesterol:17.39mg
5.8%
Sodium:141.88mg
6.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.33g
14.66%
Copper:0.31mg
15.52%
Phosphorus:104.55mg
10.46%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.82%
Vitamin A:410.42IU
8.21%
Vitamin C:5.1mg
6.19%
Calcium:59.8mg
5.98%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.9%
Iron:1mg
5.54%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.14%
Fiber:0.79g
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.86%
Potassium:98.58mg
2.82%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.67%
Magnesium:9.69mg
2.42%
Folate:7.67µg
1.92%
Selenium:1.27µg
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.46%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious