Description
A delightful appetizer combining sweet figs and creamy goat cheese on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 8–10 fresh figs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix the softened goat cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread a generous layer of the seasoned goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each crostini with a slice or two of fresh fig.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction over the figs on each crostini.
- Drizzle honey over the top of each crostini.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the crostini.
- Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Fig, Goat Cheese, Crostini, Appetizer, Holiday, Party