When it comes to pairing food with wine, it doesn’t get easier—or more delicious—than this Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini topped with Clif Family White Wine Jelly. The White Wine Jelly adds a sweet and tangy balance, making it an ideal match for your favorite white wines. Whether you're enjoying a glass of Clif Family Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Unoaked Chardonnay, or an Italian Pinot Grigio, this dish is sure to elevate the experience. It’s simple, sophisticated, and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
Recipe by the Clif Family Culinary Team Yield: 40-60 Crostini (depending on the size of baguette)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 sourdough baguette, sliced into ¼” pieces on a slight diagonal bias
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- 8 oz softened goat cheese, such as Laura Chenel
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped dill
- 4 Tbsp finely chopped Italian flatleaf parsley
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ jar of Clif Family White Wine Jelly
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a mixing bowl, toss sliced baguette with olive oil and salt to taste. Lay the slices evenly spread on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Bake in the oven until lightly golden brown and crunchy (about 30 minutes). Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine goat cheese, chopped herbs, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread about half a tablespoon of herbed goat cheese on each crostino and top with about a teaspoon of Clif Family White Wine Jelly.
- Serve and enjoy the perfect blend of creamy, herby, and slightly sweet flavors!
SUGGESTED WINE PAIRINGS:
2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
This wine has vibrant aromas of tropical fruits, stone peach, Meyer lemon and ripe Honeycrisp apple. There is also a creaminess and vanilla component that seems to rise from the gentle use of new oak barrels. Light tannin fills the entry while acid supports the robust flavor-filled middle. The wine finishes with delicious fruit character for a lush and rich expression of Sauvignon Blanc.
2024 Napa Valley Unoaked Chardonnay
Aromas of meyer lemon, jasmine and caramel apple jump from the glass. The bright andrefreshing palate opens with a burst of acidity, supported by a soft mid palate with light tannins that add weight and complexity. Lingering fruit resonates on the palate for along and fruit filled finish.
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