Feta and Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Marmalade
Yield: 18-25 servings, depending on size of baguette
Cook Time:
Tips: Raw, untoasted bread slices are recommended, though the cheese topping may be served on toasted slices if desired. To toast bread slices, see Baked Crostini recipe.
Suggestion: Serve as an easy finger food appetizer for parties, holidays and other events.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 1/2 to 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 long, narrow baguette loaf
- Apricot Honey Marmalade
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dried chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Directions
Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with a handheld electric mixer until creamy (an electric mixer may also be used).
Add feta and goat cheese and beat again on low speed until well-blended. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, apricot preserves, vinegar, onion and thyme. Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 2-3 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Once marmalade mixture has cooled to room temperature, add to cheese mixture and whip again on low speed with handheld electric mixer until well-blended. Cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 1 hour, or until mixture becomes firm.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon (or whatever amount comfortably fits) mixture onto bread slices and serve, keeping in mind a little cheese spread goes a long way due to its richness.
Marmalade
In a small saucepan, combine honey, apricot preserves, vinegar, onion and thyme. Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 2-3 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Once marmalade mixture has cooled to room temperature, add to cheese mixture and whip again on low speed with handheld electric mixer until well-blended. Cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 1 hour, or until mixture becomes firm.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon (or whatever amount comfortably fits) mixture onto bread slices and serve, keeping in mind a little cheese spread goes a long way due to its richness.