Description
Mediterranean-inspired fig and goat cheese crostini deliver a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese, ripe figs, and a drizzle of honey promise an elegant appetizer you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 long baguette
- 5 ounces (142 grams) soft goat cheese (with honey, if available)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Spreads and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fig jam or fig butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey (or to taste)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Craft crisp crostini foundations by slicing baguette diagonally into thin, elegant pieces ensuring maximum surface area for delectable toppings.
- Position baguette slices onto baking sheet, lavishly brushing each piece with fragrant olive oil to enhance golden crispness.
- Roast crostini in preheated oven until edges transform into delicate golden brown hues, maintaining a tender interior texture.
- Transform plain goat cheese into luxurious, silky spread using electric mixer, incorporating honey to create smooth, decadent consistency.
- Generously coat each toasted baguette slice with whipped goat cheese, creating a creamy canvas for subsequent layers.
- Delicately dollop vibrant fig jam atop goat cheese, allowing rich fruity essence to complement tangy cheese base.
- Arrange prepared crostini on elegant serving platter, drizzling amber honey across entire ensemble for subtle sweetness and glistening presentation.
- Garnish with delicately sliced mint leaves, introducing fresh herbal notes that elevate the sophisticated flavor profile of these elegant appetizers.
Notes
- Slice baguette diagonally for maximum topping space, creating elegant and functional crostini bases.
- Toast bread slices precisely between 5-8 minutes to achieve perfect golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
- Whip goat cheese with honey for a creamy, sweet spread that elevates the overall flavor profile of the appetizer.
- Drizzle additional honey generously over assembled crostini to add a luxurious, glossy finish and enhance sweetness.
- Garnish with freshly sliced mint leaves to introduce a bright, herbaceous contrast against the rich cheese and sweet fig jam.
- Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the ideal texture of crisp bread and smooth, creamy toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg