Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring crispy toasted bread topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- 200g goat cheese
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1–2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, figs, peaches, or blueberries)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs (mint or thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the baguette into thin pieces and brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread slices in the oven for 8–10 minutes or in a skillet until golden and crisp.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Spread a layer of goat cheese evenly over each toasted slice.
- Top with fresh fruit, arranging neatly.
- Drizzle honey over each crostini.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately while crisp and fresh.
Notes
- Toast bread well to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Add nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Try balsamic glaze for a savory twist.
- Substitute goat cheese with ricotta or cream cheese if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
