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Flavorful Cherry Tomato Confit Recipe with Creamy Goat Cheese on Sourdough

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A simple yet elegant recipe featuring slow-cooked cherry tomato confit paired with creamy goat cheese spread on toasted sourdough bread, perfect for an easy gourmet snack or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) cherry tomatoes, washed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz (115 grams) goat cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • Optional: fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat (about 200°F/95°C) until warm but not sizzling.
  2. Add the sliced garlic and thyme sprigs to the oil and infuse for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until garlic softens and turns lightly golden.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes in a single layer if possible. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Maintain low heat and simmer the tomatoes slowly for 30 minutes, stirring gently every 7-8 minutes, until tomatoes soften and skins blister.
  5. If the oil level gets too low and tomatoes risk sticking, add a tablespoon more olive oil.
  6. While tomatoes cook, toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side under a broiler or in a toaster oven.
  7. Allow goat cheese to come to room temperature and whip slightly if desired for creaminess.
  8. Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each warm sourdough slice.
  9. Spoon a heaping amount of cherry tomato confit over the goat cheese, including some garlicky oil.
  10. Optionally, top with fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Notes

Cook tomatoes slowly over low heat to avoid bursting and maintain texture. Use good quality olive oil for richer flavor. Let goat cheese come to room temperature before spreading. The confit keeps well in the fridge for up to a week and flavors deepen overnight. For dairy-free, substitute goat cheese with almond or cashew-based spread; gluten-free bread can be used as well.

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