Pomegranate Pistachio Goat Cheese Crostini

This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe is the perfect Pomegranate appetizer!  Made with a simple crostini base, goat cheese, pomegranate arils, pistachios, and fresh rosemary, this easy holiday appetizer is one that will wow your guest with its taste and gorgeous plate.  Are you looking for easy Christmas appetizers?  This red and green plate is it! 

Love pomegranate? Also, try my Pomegranate Salsa and Arugula Pear Salad with Pomegranate.  Which would both be a fabulous addition to your holiday meal.

Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer

This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe is perfectly festive for Christmas or your next holiday party.  If you need truly easy Christmas appetizers for an event, this one is the way to go.  Wouldn't these look gorgeous on a holiday table?

My Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe uses freshly toasted bread, creamy goat cheese sweetened with honey, perfectly tart ruby red pomegranate, and salty green pistachio nuts.  It's all garnished with pretty rosemary for a red and green holiday plate anyone would be proud to serve.  I know this easy Christmas appetizer would be a hit at everything from a nice date at home to a fancy dinner party at your home.  It's also a great recipe to throw together at the last minute if you need a potluck dish without much fuss.

Pomegranates are perfectly in season in the winter too, making this an absolutely fabulous way to use them and the perfect pomegranate appetizer.

The result is a Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini plate that literally takes minutes to throw together but looks straight out of a fancy magazine, just is perfect for the holiday season.   That's my kind of cooking, friends!

Why You'll Love this Crostini Pomegranate Appetizer...

• These flavors in the Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe all pair so perfectly together and I love how festive it looks with the red and green.  This is a great pomegranate appetizer!
• The creamy sweetened goat cheese is sheer perfection with the toppings.  I'm a firm believer in the power of goat cheese to elevate a dish. 🙂
• This comes together in less than 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients, making it a truly easy Christmas appetizer too.
• The salty and sweet combination is so lovely.
• This is elegant party food without the fuss.
• This recipe makes 36 crostini great for a party.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• French Bread: Crostini is traditionally made from French baguette.  To prepare the crostini, slice the bread carefully with a shark knife into even ¼-inch slices.
• Olive Oil: You'll need a touch of olive oil to toast the crostini.
• Goat Cheese:  Use honey-flavored goat cheese for this recipe.  Leave it out of the fridge for 20-30 minutes before so it is soft enough to spread.  You can also add 1 tablespoon of honey to plain goat cheese for the same effect.
• Pomegranate Arils: Also called pomegranate seeds, these little bursts of fruit goodness are filled with flavor and health benefits.  They are sweet and delicious.  You can either buy them already seeded from the fruit, or follow my instructions below on how to seed a pomegranate.
• Pisctchios: You'll need shelled and salted green pistachios.

How to Seed a Pomegranate:

To seed a pomegranate, cut it in half with a sharp knife.  Place the entire fruit into a bowl with water for about 15 minutes.  The arils then will come out easily.  Then remove the shell and discard.  Make sure the white membranes around the seeds are removed as they can be bitter.  Drain the arils and keep them in a covered dish in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the French bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.  Place slices in the oven and bake until golden.  Allow to cool.
3. Allow the goat cheese to soften a bit and then spread it evenly across the crostini.  Put the crostini on a serving platter.
4. Carefully top with the pomegranate arils and pistachios.  
5. Garnish the plate with fresh rosemary and serve.

Variations

I love this Pomegranate Appetizer as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Mix up the Cheese: You can also make this with cream cheese, ricotta, and feta cheese.
• Add Another Topping: Other fun toppings are small orange bits, prosciutto, and fresh herbs like parsley.
• Add Some Zest: Add some lemon zest for a different twist and brightness.

FAQ

I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Are you supposed to eat pomegranate seeds whole?

Yes! The entire seed or pomegranate airls is edible and you eat it like that in this pomegranate appetizer recipe.

What cheese does pomegranate pair well with?

Any creamy white cheese like the goat cheese featured in this Pomegranate Crostini.  Other great options are feta cheese, ricotta cheese, or cream cheese.

This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer is so Delicious!

This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer is so Delicious and is an easy Christmas appetizer and pomegranate appetizer that I know you will just love.  This lovely, elegant, and crazy simple dish is one that will be raved about at your next party.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

More Christmas Appetizers & Snacks to Try:

• Hot Crab Dip
• Cranberry Salsa
• Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Pepper
• Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites
• Stuffed Celery
• Healthy Smoked Salmon Dip
• Strawberry Santas
• 8 Holiday Energy Bites
• Christmas Granola

More Pomegranate Recipes:

• Pomegranate Salsa
• Arugula Pear Salad with Pomegranate
• Baked Salmon Kale Salad
• Sweet Potato Lentil and Feta Salad
• Harvest Bowl Recipe

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Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini Appetizer

Julie Wunder

This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe is the perfect Pomegranate appetizer!  Made with a simple crostini base, goat cheese, pomegranate arils, pistachios, and fresh rosemary, this easy holiday appetizer is one that will wow your guest with its taste and gorgeous plate.  Are you looking for easy Christmas appetizers?  This red and green plate is it! 

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 36 ¼ inch slices French baguette
• olive oil
• 4 ounces honey flavored goat cheese
• 1 cup pomegranate arils
• ½ cup pistachios, chopped
• garnish: fresh rosemary

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the french bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.  Place slices in oven and toast until golden.  Allow to cool.
• Allow the goat cheese to soften a bit and then spread it evenly across the crostini.  Place the crostini on a serving platter.
• Carefully top with the pomegranate arils and pistachios.  
• Garnish the plate with fresh rosemary.

Notes

This recipe makes three dozen crostini. 

 

Storage & Leftovers

This is best made and enjoyed fresh, as the bread can get soggy.  However, you can store leftovers from a food safety point for up to two days in the fridge in an airtight container.

 

Freezing

I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Easy Christmas Appetizers, Pomegranate Appetizer, Pomegranate Crostini Recipe

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