Description
These sweet potato crostini with whipped goat cheese are a colorful, festive, and naturally sweet appetizer. Roasted sweet potato rounds serve as a base for creamy whipped goat cheese, toasted pecans, and juicy pomegranate seeds, creating a delightful symphony of savory, sweet, creamy, and crunchy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel sweet potatoes and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Place sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they have space to breathe.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
- While potatoes roast, combine softened goat cheese, cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), and optional honey in a medium bowl.
- Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth, light, and spreadable.
- Spread or pipe a generous dollop of whipped goat cheese onto each cooled sweet potato round.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and pomegranate seeds.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature within an hour of assembling.
Notes
- For a savory-only version, omit honey.
- Toasting pecans enhances their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Dried cranberries or cherries can substitute for pomegranate seeds.
- Fresh herbs add aroma and visual appeal.
- Components can be prepped a day ahead; assemble within an hour of serving to prevent sogginess.
- Variations include savory & herby, Mediterranean, sweet & smoky, vegan, and fall harvest options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (approximate)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Sweet Potato Crostini Whipped, Whipped Sweet Potato Crostini, Sweet Potato Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese, Easy Whipped Sweet Potato Crostini, Whipped Sweet Potato Crostini Recipe