Healthy Recipes Ingredient Fruit Cherry Cherry & Goat Cheese Crostini 4.0 (2) 1 Review These flavorful crostini come together in just 10 minutes, making them an easy appetizer for any occasion. When fresh cherries aren't available, substitute thawed frozen cherries. Gently pat them dry before assembling. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 29, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: EatingWell Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts These crostini are ready in just 10 minutes—ideal for a quick appetizer.Cherries contain antioxidants to help reduce inflammation in the body.If you don't have fresh cherries, thawed frozen cherries can be used instead. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 4 ounces goat cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 (1/2-in.-thick) diagonally cut French bread baguette slices, toasted 1 cup halved and quartered pitted fresh cherries 1/4 cup chopped pistachios 2 tablespoons honey Directions Combine goat cheese, orange zest, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Spread goat cheese mixture evenly on one side of each toast slice. Top evenly with cherries and pistachios. Drizzle evenly with honey. Cooking Light Smoothies & Snacks 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 436 Calories 7g Fat 78g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 crostini Calories 436 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 78g 28% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 11g Protein 17g 35% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 28µg Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 2% Folate 174µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 940mg 41% Calcium 90mg 7% Iron 6mg 32% Magnesium 50mg 12% Potassium 221mg 5% Zinc 2mg 15% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.