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To kick off your Friday, we are giving you the third and final crostini recipe in hopes that when you have people over this weekend, you will woo them with your sweet new appetizer skills. Lauren Kelp here and we might have saved the best combination for last. If you love the divine combination of caramelized fruit and cheese, this is for you. Meet the final Crostini pairing in our mini-series – The Caramelized Blood Orange & Montchevré!
Missed the first two or confused about what crostini even means? Don’t miss the refreshing Radish & Goat Cheese or Pear, Crispy Sage, and Brie crostini combinations we featured earlier this week. Plus, we paired them up with the perfect wines, so pour a glass and let’s get started!
Like I mentioned previously, Bruschetta and Crostini are pretty similar. The main differences being the bread they are served on and the freedom of flavor combinations. The crostini is kind of like the bruschetta’s older, crazier sister who changes her hair color once a month. With so many ways to serve a crostini (we’ve given you three so far!), it’s hard to get tired of this fiesty little appetizer.
I have never met a caramelized fruit I didn’t like, so I have to admit, this pairing is my favorite. It’s perfect for having friends over for a drink and appetizer before going out or to satisfy a sweet tooth. Plus, the way the blood orange mingles with the montchevré is out of this world. Paired perfectly with a nice glass (or two) of Pinot Noir and it’s an entertaining no brainer!
Crostini with Caramelized Blood Orange & Montchevré
Recipe Type:
Appetizer
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
8
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sliced white bread baguette
- EVOO
- 4 oz. of bucheron montchevre
- 2-3 blood oranges, peeled and thinly sliced into wheels
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp of water
- 8 tsp of turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Lightly brush both sides of sliced bread with olive oil and broil until toasted
- In a saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the syrup turns a deep amber caramel.
- Immediately remove from the heat, add the orange slices and swirl the pan to coat them evenly.-
- Top your toasted bread with 1 oz. of Bucheron Montchevré and 2-3 slices of caramelized oranges
- Lightly sprinkle with sugar and enjoy!
- Pair your refreshingly sweet & delicious crostini with a beautiful glass of Pinot Noir and prepare to be in dining heaven!
Wine Pairing Suggestions
The Caramelized Blood Orange & Montchevré Crostini is the kind of appetizer that calls for a wine pairing as vibrant and layered as its flavors. The tangy, creamy goat cheese meets the rich sweetness of caramelized citrus, and that combination shines beautifully alongside a glass of Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir. With its bright red fruit notes, silky texture, and subtle earthiness, the Pinot Noir enhances the depth of the blood orange while softening the tang of the cheese, creating a perfectly balanced bite. If you prefer white wine, try the Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, which is one of the best Chardonnay wines under 20$. Its lively citrus and tropical fruit flavors echo the brightness of the orange, while the smooth, round finish brings harmony to the creaminess of the Montchevré. Together, these two wines highlight different sides of the crostini—one accentuating its richness, the other its freshness—making either an elegant and delicious pairing.
