Easy blueberry appetizer anyone? This easy crostini recipe has juicy roasted blueberries, creamy whipped goat cheese, lemony olive oil and freshly chopped chives comes. This roasted berry goat cheese crostini is sure to be on rotation all summer long!
I’m pretty excited about this blueberry appetizer I’m sharing today.
We are still having super nice weather (thankfully) so I’m all about delicious recipes that are no fuss and require minimal oven time.
That’s where these roasted blueberry and whipped goat cheese crostini fit the bill.
You may know my deep love for crostini. It’s strong, my friends.
I think it’s because they are just so darn easy to whip up, they taste delicious (of course) and they are cute little bite-sized things and who doesn’t love that?
This blueberry crostini makes for one delicious summer bite.
Imagine whipping up a batch, grabbing some vino and heading out on the deck with friends. Fun times, that’s for sure!
We have to make the most of summer while we can and that means enjoy all the fresh berries.
I mean, it’s not like we can’t get berries year-round; it’s just they’re not quite the same in winter months.
The berries that I used in this crostini recipe are not Newfoundland berries because they are only just coming around. But, when they do, watch out. I may be a little biased, but Newfoundland berries are the best berries ever.
They are super sweet and I could legit eat them by the handful. Every year my pop picks me a huge bucketful and they are always appreciated. So sweet.
How To Roast Blueberries
Can you roast blueberries? Yes! Indeed you can.
Blueberries are super simple to prepare and take only minutes to roast in the oven.
The end result after roasting? Super intense bluberry flavour, much like blueberry jam (only warm). So good! Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place fresh blueberries onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (spread them out).
- Bake for about 15 minutes until they’re kinda jammy and softened.
- That’s it! They’re ready to use in this blueberry crostini recipe and all sorts of yummy things!
Whipped Goat Cheese
The other major component of this crostini is whipped goat cheese.
Honestly, it’s nothing fancy, but super tasty!
It’s simply goat cheese, a bit of salt and pepper and lemon juice.
Process in a little food processor and it’s creamy dreamy and ready to use.
How To Make The Crostini
After the blueberries are roasted, it’s time to assemble the crostini. Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Cut your bread into pieces.
- Brush the bread with olive oil.
- Bake the bread.
- Spread over whipped cream cheese.
- Top with roasted blueberries, lemon zest and drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips for Making This Recipe
- I used fresh blueberries here. I recommend you do the same. If you use frozen, they will not roast well, it will take longer and the end result will be watery. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
- You can easily double this recipe for a crowd.
- Wanna prep in advance? That’s no problem! Keep in mind that the blueberries will cool off. No biggie, though.
- If you do want to prep in advance, do not assemble these crostini until right before serving or they will be a soggy. These are best eaten once prepared.
- I used an apricot and walnut bread because that was what was super fresh and caught my eye that day at the market, but you could use whatever bread suits your fancy. Just cut into bite-sized pieces as I did here.
- Depending on how small or large you cut your bread, will determine how many portions you yield. I would say mine were a standard crostini size and I yielded roughly 10 pieces.
More Easy Crostini Recipes
- Chanterelle Mushroom Crostini
- Roasted Acorn Squash Crostini
- Warm Apple and Caramelized Onion Crostini With Fontina and Crispy Prosciutto
If you make this goat cheese crostini recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Roasted Blueberry and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
- 10 pieces bread, each piece about 3-inch x 2-inch in size (use your favourite hearty bread)
- 1 tablespoon lemon olive oil or regular olive oil, divided
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place blueberries onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove and set aside.
- Place bread onto a baking sheet and brush or drizzle with about ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until bread has reached desired doneness. Carefully remove from the oven and set aside.
- Place goat cheese, salt, black pepper and lemon juice into a small food processor. Process until combined and creamy.
- Spread whipped goat cheese on bread, top with roasted blueberries, chives and lemon zest. Drizzle with remaining ½ tablespoon of lemon olive oil. Serve and enjoy immediately.
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!
Sarah
I think that roasted fruit might just be one of the best things on the planet! I’ve quick-roasted blueberries in a pan on the stovetop before, but I need to try roasting them in the oven like this. It looks so GOOD!!!
Girl Heart Food
Oh – you’re too kind, Sarah!!! Thanks so much, my friend 🙂 Happy Friday!
Stephanie
This looks and sounds Amazing Dawn! I have some blueberries in the fridge right now I need to use! I’ve never Roasted them before but I’m sure going try & with the combination of goat cheese & lemon…Yes please 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Stephanie! Hope you like this one as much as we do 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
So lovely and perfectly in season here, too, with wild blueberries on the market shelves right now! A perfect bite 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jennifer! They sure are 😉
Katherine | Love In My Oven
How have I never roasted blueberries!?!? These look so yummy, Dawn! Goat cheese is one of my faves too, so this is pretty much the best summer appy ever.
Girl Heart Food
So good!! Thanks Katherine! I bet you’d love these 🙂
Kevin
These would make a great snack or lunch option! Love the use of blueberry!
Girl Heart Food
Definitely! Thanks Kevin 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
I’m a huge fan of crostini and bruschettas, but I haven’t really enjoyed them a lot this summer yet. The reason is simple – I love trying new combinations, but I haven’t gotten any new nice ideas. I think I’ve just found the answer. Roasted blueberries sound like an amazing idea. I’ve only tried roasted grapes on crostini before, but I can clearly imagine how beautifully roasted blueberry will work too. Thank you!
Girl Heart Food
Love crostini too and always trying out different combos! Thanks so much for the kind comment, Ben 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Oh those roasted blueberries! I’d be putting them on anything and everything! These sound like such a delicious summer appy Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Haha…right 😉 ?! Thanks Mary Ann! Happy Monday, my friend!
Anvita
This sounds so delish. I was drooling at the pics. Blueberries are my favorite and I love this idea.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks a bunch, Anvita 🙂 Love blueberries too!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
This looks amazing!!! I love how you’ve roasted the blueberries and then used them on crostini. I love to eat light bites like this during the summertime. I can make a whole dinner out of just crostini.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kathy!! I could too 😉
Claudia Lamascolo
what a fabulous idea for a crostini, I love these combination of flavors but Blueberry is my favorite fruit overall. I know this is over the top delicious! WOW
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Claudia! Hope you get a chance to try it out soon – love blueberries too 🙂
Jessie
Yum!! this looks like an awesome snack that I need NOW! I love this mixture of flavors.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Jessie! They are pretty tasty 😉
linda spiker
This may be the prettiest crostini I have ever seen…and I’ve seen a lot of crostini!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Linda 🙂
Janette | Culinary Ginger
Something I never thought to try, roasting blueberries. I love this idea and have to try this while they’re at their peak.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Janette! Hope you get a chance to try the recipe soon 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
OH EM GEE! Girl, can I come for a visit and can we have this for dinner? And also breakfast and lunch? Because it looks SOOOOO good! I know I could easily eat it all day every day and not get tired of it. Plus, how have I never roasted blueberries before? I gotta try it!
Girl Heart Food
YES!! Thanks Kelsie! You totally do 😉
Kim Lange
This looks so elegant and yummy for anytime of the day if you ask me! Loving all the flavors melding together to get that perfect bite of YUM!!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kim! Appreciate the kind words 🙂