Strawberry, Tarragon and Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Reduction

Looking for the perfect appetizer to serve at your next party? Try these delicious crostini topped with fresh strawberries and a balsamic reduction. This appetizer is simple to make, yet looks elegant and festive, making it the perfect choice for any holiday gathering. You may want to make the balsamic reduction a few hours in advance to give it lots of time to cool before assembling the crostini at party time.

Ingredients:

1 (350 g) baguette, cut on an angle (1 cm thick)

3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) PC Splendido Balsamic Vinegar of Modena – 2 Leaf

1/4 cup (50 ml) Honey

1 pkg (140g) PC Soft Unripened Goat’s Milk Cheese

1 pkg (454g) Strawberries, stems removed and thinly sliced

1/4 cup (50ml) Fresh tarragon, whole leaves

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. (200 C.).

• Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet; brush one side with olive oil. Bake in centre of oven for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven; let cool on baking sheet.

• Meanwhile, in nonstick frying pan, add vinegar and honey. Heat over mediumhigh; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for three to four minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced by onequarter. Remove from heat; let cool.

• Spread about one heaping tsp (5 ml) of goat cheese over each baguette slice. Top each with a few strawberry slices and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with tarragon. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 250 calories, 9g fat, 250mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate, 2g fibre, 7g protein

Recipe source: pc.ca