Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Goat Cheese, Cranberry, and Walnut Canapes Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 24 pieces Tart goat cheese is the perfect counterpoint to crunchy, rich walnuts in this appetizer perfect for your next cocktail party. Ingredients 24 walnut halves (about ¾ cup) 4 teaspoons olive oil ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt and ground pepper 24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from ½ baguette 8 ounces fresh goat cheese ½ cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss nuts with 1 teaspoon oil and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool. Spread baguette slices on same baking sheet and brush with remaining 3 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through; set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together cheese and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir in cranberries and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Divide goat cheese among bread slices and top each with a walnut and thyme leaves. Cook's Notes To make ahead, refrigerate goat cheese mixture, covered, up to one day. Store toasted walnuts at room temperature, up to one day. Rate it Print