Whipped Goat Cheese and Blueberry Balsamic Crostini

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces goat cheese

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon salt

10 ounces blueberries

zest of 1 lemon

tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

balsamic reduction

12 1/2 1/2-inch french bread slices

4 tablespoons butter, melted

1 garlic clove

Directions

In a bowl combine goat cheese ingredients, using a hand mixer beat until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

In a small bowl combine blueberry ingredients except balsamic reduction and toss until blueberries are evenly coated, set aside.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brush bread slices with butter on both sides. Toast bread slices in skillet until golden brown, 2 - 3 minutes each side. Gently rub one side of the crostini with a garlic clove.

Spread whipped goat cheese on crostini, top with blueberries and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 158
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Sodium: 343 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 5 g