If you’re looking for a show-stopping appetizer to bring to your next barbecue, cookout, or potluck, these Smoked Goat Cheese Crostini are an ideal choice. Creamy goat cheese is gently smoked with a savory BBQ rub, then piled onto toasted baguette rounds and finished with fresh blueberries, Prosciutto di Parma, and a sweet balsamic drizzle. The contrast of tangy cheese, bright fruit, and salty cured meat makes every bite memorable.
Smoked Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini
This simple yet elegant appetizer combines smoked garlic goat cheese, crisp baguette rounds, and fresh blueberries for a perfect single-bite flavor experience. Add a ribbon of prosciutto and a drizzle of balsamic reduction and you have a crowd-pleasing appetizer that travels well when components are packed separately for assembly at your destination.
No fresh blueberries? Fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries make excellent alternatives—the important thing is a bright, sweet fruit to balance the tangy, savory goat cheese.
Recipe Shopping List
Before you start, gather the essentials. Exact amounts and the full printable recipe are provided in the recipe card below.
- Baguette
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic
- Goat cheese (soft, fresh log)
- BBQ rub or roasted garlic rub
- Fresh blueberries (or raspberries/strawberries)
- Prosciutto di Parma
- Balsamic reduction or glaze
How To Make This Recipe
Here is an overview of the main steps so you can see what to expect. For best results, follow the full recipe instructions in the recipe card below while you cook.
- Preheat your smoker or pellet grill — aim for a low smoking temperature around 200°F to infuse the cheese with smoke without melting it away.
- Smoke the goat cheese — roll the log in your chosen BBQ rub, place it on a tray, and smoke until the cheese takes on a subtle smoky flavor.
- Infuse the oil and roast garlic — place whole garlic cloves in olive oil and smoke them alongside the cheese so the oil picks up smoky garlic flavor. Reserve the softened cloves to mix into the cheese later.
- Toast the crostini — slice the baguette into thin rounds, brush with the smoked garlic oil, and toast under a broiler or on a griddle until golden and crisp.
- Assemble — mix the smoked goat cheese with mashed roasted garlic, spread generously on warm crostini, top with blueberries and a rolled slice of prosciutto, and finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately — these are best right after assembly; if transporting, pack components separately and assemble just before serving to keep crostini crisp.
Recipe FAQ
Store any leftovers disassembled: keep the crostini, cheese mixture, fruit, and prosciutto separate. Assembled crostini will become soggy if refrigerated for long periods.
Reheat crostini in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them back up. The cheese-topped rounds can be warmed briefly, but fresh assembly is always best. They’re also fine served at room temperature.
Reduce balsamic vinegar gently over medium-low heat until it thickens to a syrupy consistency, then cool. A drizzle of this glaze amplifies the sweet-tart contrast on the crostini.
If goat cheese is too tangy, try whipped ricotta or mascarpone for a milder, creamy base that still pairs beautifully with fruit and prosciutto.
More Appetizer Ideas
- Smoked jalapeño poppers for a spicy option
- Spinach and artichoke dip for a warm, shareable dish
- Smoked cream cheese spread as an easy, smoky star
- Hot crab dip for a rich seafood appetizer
- Bacon-wrapped shrimp for a salty-sweet bite
Smoked Goat Cheese Crostini
These crostini combine smoked goat cheese, prosciutto, fresh blueberries, and a balsamic drizzle to create flavorful, bite-sized appetizers that work for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic rub or your favorite BBQ rub
- 1/2 pint fresh blueberries
- 3 ounces Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 1/8 cup balsamic reduction or glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 200°F. Roll the goat cheese in the BBQ rub and place it on a baking sheet; smoke for 1–2 hours until it picks up smoky flavor but remains firm.
- Place the olive oil and whole garlic cloves in a small grill-safe dish and smoke alongside the cheese so the oil and garlic become infused with smoke; set the softened garlic aside after cooking.
- Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch rounds. Lightly brush with the smoked garlic oil, then toast the rounds under a broiler or on a hot griddle until golden and crisp.
- Mix the smoked goat cheese with the softened roasted garlic and a little of the reserved oil. Spread the mixture generously over the toasted crostini.
- Top each crostini with a few blueberries and a rolled slice of prosciutto, then finish with a light drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 12 pieces — Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving (estimate): Calories 150; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 2g; Sodium 401mg; Carbohydrates 18g; Fiber 1g; Sugar 4g; Protein 7g.
Nutrition data provided here is an estimate.
