Description
Delight in this easy and elegant appetizer featuring crunchy toasted French baguette slices topped with creamy honey-infused goat cheese and fresh seasonal fruit, finished with a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette (18 inches), cut into 3/4-inch slices
Cheese & Honey Mixture
- 8 ounces creamy goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
Toppings
- 1 cup sliced fruit (strawberries, blackberries, peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Toast Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bread slices are lightly toasted and crisp, providing a crunchy base for the crostini.
- Prepare Goat Cheese Mixture: While the bread is toasting, combine the creamy goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of honey in a bowl. Mix well until mostly smooth; a slightly crumbly texture is fine and adds charm to the spread.
- Assemble Crostini: Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread a generous layer of the honey goat cheese mixture onto each slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Fruit Toppings: Top each crostini with the sliced fresh fruit, distributing strawberries, blackberries, and peaches evenly to add vibrant colors and natural sweetness.
- Finish with Honey Drizzle: Just before serving, drizzle additional honey over each crostini to enhance the flavor and add a glossy, sweet finish.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, cover them tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to two days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Crunchy toasted bread paired with a blend of honey and goat cheese creates a perfect balance of creamy and sweet flavors matched with fresh fruit.
- This recipe makes for the easiest and most elegant appetizer that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
- You can customize with seasonal fruits of your choice to vary flavors and colors.
- Best served soon after assembling to maintain bread crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
