How to keep crostini crisp?

To keep crostini crisp in this sweet cherry and nectarine crostini recipe, cool the toasted bread before topping, avoid overloading with wet ingredients, and serve shortly after assembling. You can also toast the bread a bit darker if you prefer extra crunch.

What to have on crostini?

Crostini are incredibly versatile. In this recipe, we use sweet cherries, nectarines, and goat cheese, but you can try combinations like roasted vegetables, cured meats, or even smoked salmon with cream cheese for variety.

Should crostini be hard or soft?

For this cherry and nectarine crostini recipe, aim for a crisp exterior and a slightly tender bite not rock hard, but definitely not soft. The bread should hold up to the creamy cheese and juicy fruit without getting soggy.

How long do crostini stay fresh?

Once assembled, crostini are best enjoyed within an hour. If storing just the toasted bread, you can keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–6 hours before topping.

Sweet Cherry and Nectarine Crostini Recipe – Amazing Summer Appetizer (2025)

Sweet Cherry and Nectarine Crostini Recipe: Fresh and Irresistible

Cherry and peach crostini with goat cheese served on a white plate

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This sweet cherry and nectarine crostini recipe combines creamy goat cheese, crisp toasted bread, and juicy summer fruit into a simple, irresistible appetizer.

Author: Ella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: About 20 crostini 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Seasonal

Ingredients

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1 baguette, sliced
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1–2 nectarines, sliced thin
4 oz goat cheese, softened
Honey for drizzling
Fresh basil or mint for garnish
Olive oil for brushing

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Brush slices lightly with olive oil and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Pit and halve cherries and slice nectarines thin.
Spread goat cheese onto warm crostini slices.
Top with cherry halves and nectarine slices.
Drizzle honey and scatter fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitute peaches or apricots for nectarines, and ricotta for goat cheese if preferred.
Toast the bread a bit darker if you like a crunchier bite.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–3 crostini per person
Calories: 90 per crostini
Sugar: 3g per crostini
Sodium: 120mg per crostini
Fat: 3.5g per crostini
Saturated Fat: 1.5g per crostini
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g per crostini
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g per crostini
Fiber: 1g per crostini
Protein: 2g per crostini
Cholesterol: 5mg per crostini

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