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Whipped Cottage Cheese Crostini

Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Yield: 30

Materials

Crostini

  • 1 French baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Roasted Grapes

  • 4 cups red seedless grapes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Kosher salt to taste

Whipped Cottage Cheese

  • 16 oz Hiland Dairy Small Curd Cottage Cheese
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Assembly

  • Balsamic glaze see instructions to make your own
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until just toasted.
  • Toss the grapes with the olive oil, thyme leaves and a pinch of salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. If they are too crowded, they will steam rather than blister and caramelize. Cook at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or until blistered.
  • While the grapes are roasting, make the whipped cottage cheese. Add the cottage cheese, goat cheese, lemon zest, honey, and salt to a food processor and process until smooth. It may take a full 2-3 minutes to get completely smooth. Adjust honey and salt to taste.
  • Top crostini with whipped cottage cheese followed by roasted grapes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle flaky sea salt and thyme on top.

Recipe Notes:

  • Balsamic Glaze: To make your own balsamic glaze, combine 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to keep at a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until reduced by about half and the glaze coats the back of a spoon. It will thicken more as it cools.
  • Serving Size: The whipped cottage cheese and roasted grapes make more than enough for one baguette. Pick up a second baguette if you're serving a crowd or save the extras. The whipped cottage cheese is great as a dip with crackers or veggies, and the roasted grapes are delicious on a cheese board.