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Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

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Our Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini has a certain effortless elegance about it. On a nice, crisp bit of toasted baguette we put down some creamy goat cheese with fresh fig wedges and a little sweet jam for good measure. You get a pleasant mix of tangy, sweet and crunchy with the creaminess to match. It is an appetizer with flair but one that does not demand much of your time to assemble. Good party fare, or you can add it to the platter for a holiday brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: European, Fusion, Italian
Calories: 138
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 fresh baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup fig spread or fig jam
  • 5 to 6 fresh figs quartered
Optional toppings
  • 1 to 2 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 pastry brush
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 serrated knife
  • 1 small spoon
  • 1 serving platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Lightly brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil.
  3. Toast for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crostini are golden and crisp.
  4. Let the toasted baguette slices cool slightly before adding the toppings.
  5. Spread a layer of softened goat cheese onto each crostini.
  6. Add a small spoonful of fig spread or fig jam over the goat cheese.
  7. Top each crostini with one fresh fig wedge.
  8. Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 65gCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  1. For extra flavor, drizzle the crostini with a little honey or balsamic glaze before serving. A small sprinkle of flaky salt, black pepper, or fresh thyme also pairs beautifully with the creamy goat cheese and sweet figs.
  2. For the best texture, assemble the crostini close to serving time so the bread stays crisp. You can toast the baguette slices ahead of time, then add the toppings just before serving.

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