Toasty sourdough bread, creamy goat cheese, herbs, fresh red currants and a drizzle of honey make these red currant crostini simply irresistible!
Hi friends!
Sharing another wild berry recipe with you today … a recipe using red currants!
These red currant crostini are incredibly easy to prepare and so good for casual entertaining or a Friday night snack.
Lucky me, my parents have a gooseberry bush and red currant bush growing wild on their property.
As soon as I spotted the berries, I knew I had to have them!
I’m pretty sure I popped more into my mouth than into my bowl, but I couldn’t resist!
I wanted to create a recipe using those beauties but didn’t want a lot of fuss. Because red currants are so darn pretty, I wanted them to shine.
This goat cheese crostini recipe does just that! The berries adorn the top of the crostini and are not fussed with. Sometimes (most times) simple is best, don’t ya think?
Why We Love This Red Currant Crostini Recipe
- The recipe uses a yummy seasonal ingredient, beautiful red currants.
- They come together in less than 20 minutes.
- Crostini are great for entertaining.
- The recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.
- Of course, they taste delicious!
Fresh Red Currants
Red currants are members of the gooseberry family, but are a little less tart, in my opinion.
They have the most gorgeous red hue and look almost jewel-like.
Currants are often used in sauces, jams, jellies, in baked goods, over salads or as a dessert or drink garnish. I’ve also been known to enjoy them with yogurt for a snack.
Alternatively, you can enjoy the red currants (like I love to do) in this goat cheese crostini recipe.
How To Make This Recipe
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
Start by brushing some olive oil onto your slices of bread and then toast to make it nice and crispy.
When making crostini, I like the bread to be toasted (to be able to hold those toppings) but not totally hard. You still want a slight little chew to the bread. Toast the bread to how you like it!
Once the bread is out of the oven, rub with a little clove of garlic to infuse a lovely hum of garlic onto the bread.
You likely won’t need the whole clove of garlic here, so you can use what’s left for another use.
Then, generously spread the slices with goat cheese. Don’t cheap out here!
I’ve made this recipe using vanilla-infused goat cheese, but you can use another flavoured variety or simply a plain version.
Next, simply add the fresh red currants (gently press them into the goat cheese a little so they’ll stick), herbs, honey and a pinch of black pepper.
All that’s left to do is dig in! Don’t have to twist my arm!
Tips and Variations
- Sourdough was used for these red currant crostini, but you can use your favourite artisanal bread.
- The quantity of crostini you yield may vary, depending on how large your slices of bread are.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are serving more people (or really really enjoy crostini, like me).
- Don’t have chives? Try green onion instead.
- If you like, a little crumbled crispy prosciutto would be a great addition.
More Wild Berry Recipes
Hope you love this red currant recipe as much as we do! It’s a favourite around here, especially this time of year!
If you make this red currant crostini recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Red Currant Crostini With Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 9 pieces sourdough bread, about 3.5-inch x 2-inch each piece (I used 3 larger slices and cut each slice into thirds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 ounces goat cheese, about 113 grams
- ½ cup fresh red currants, berries removed from stems, washed and gently patted dry with a clean tea towel
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (leaves only)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons honey
- pinch freshly ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place pieces of bread onto a sheet pan and brush bread with olive oil. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bread is crispy and toasted (but still has a slight little chew).
- Once bread is done, scrub the slices with a clove of garlic (you won't likely need the whole clove). Note: The more you rub the garlic clove over the bread, the more garlic flavour you will get. Scrub less for less garlic flavour and more for more garlic flavour.
- Spread goat cheese among all slices of bread.
- Top with currants (lightly press them into the goat cheese so they stick into place, but don't burst them), rosemary, chives and drizzle of honey. Add a pinch of black pepper, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Sourdough was used for these red currant crostini, but you can use your favourite artisanal bread.
- The quantity of crostini you yield may vary, depending on how large your slices of bread are.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are serving more people.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Look at how festive these crostini are…oh how I wish we had a current bush in our neighborhood.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
They are, aren’t they?? Such a treat!
Valentina
More beautiful berries. Love these pops of color and would love them on a holiday table. (Or any table!) Lovely. 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
They’re so pretty aren’t they??! Thanks Valentina!
laura
Those currants look like they’re simply bursting with flavor! And, I love the idea of currant flavor with goat cheese! Love a quick snack like this – I could eat it for dinner, myself!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
They really are! Thanks Laura…I could too!
Shashi
Wow! What a lovely blend of flavors! I’m so loving this combination of red currants + goat cheese on garlic rubbed toasted bread! The combo slightly salty and sweet is one I love – but I’d be intrigued to try that vanilla cream cheese version too! Delicious, Dawn! hoping you have a great week XO!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Shashi! Hope you’re having a wonderful week too! XO
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Goat cheese makes me so happy, it’s so creamy and delicious! Those currants will make this such a pretty and vibrant appetizer!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Me too!! Thanks Katherine!
Marissa
I’m always up for goat cheese crostini and the fresh currents on them make them even better. Love that pop of flavor and vibrant color!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
The color of those red currants is amazing! I love simple recipes like this. It’s not fussy and the flavors of everything really shines. This is perfect for weekends when I want something simple, yet delicious!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Totally! I do too! Thanks Kathy.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
These do look so pretty Dawn! Making me think ahead to Christmas too! Love the red and green! Pinned!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I can totally see that! Thanks Mary Ann!
David @ Spiced
What a fun appetizer idea! The red currants on this look amazing – and this would be certainly festive for the holidays. I love goat cheese, and I love a good sourdough bread, so I think I could make a meal out of this one – with that glass of vino of course! 🙂
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
These crostinis are so festive Dawn! I would imagine they’d be amazing for Christmas! …. or is it too soon to think about that? 😉
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I bet they would! Never! 😉 Thanks Michelle!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I think I could too! Thanks David!