Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe: A Delightful Summer Appetizer

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Fig and goat cheese crostini is a tasty appetizer that’s easy to make. You’ll love the mix of crunchy bread, creamy cheese, and sweet figs. To make this dish, spread goat cheese on toasted baguette slices and top with fig jam or fresh figs.

This recipe is great for parties or a quick snack. You can get creative with toppings like honey, fresh herbs, or even prosciutto. It’s a simple way to impress your guests with fancy-looking food that doesn’t take much effort.

Exact Ingredients ( + Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need to make fig and goat cheese crostini:

• 1 baguette, sliced
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 4-5 fresh figs, sliced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh thyme
• Black pepper

Can’t find some ingredients? No worries! Try these swaps:

• Swap goat cheese for cream cheese or ricotta
• Use fig jam instead of fresh figs
• Replace honey with maple syrup
• Dried thyme works if you don’t have fresh

To make it your own, try these tasty add-ons:

• Sprinkle some chopped walnuts or pistachios
• Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze
• Top with prosciutto for a meaty twist

Remember, you can adjust amounts based on how many crostini you want to make. The recipe is super flexible!

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice a baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. Put the slices on a baking sheet.

Brush each slice with olive oil. Bake for 5-8 minutes until golden and crispy. Let them cool for a few minutes.

Spread a layer of goat cheese on each crostini. Top with a small spoonful of fig jam.

Add a few thin slices of fresh fig on top. Drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.

Sprinkle some fresh thyme leaves and crack a bit of black pepper over each crostini.

For a final touch, put them back under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. This will warm up the toppings and melt the cheese slightly.

Serve your fig and goat cheese crostini right away. They’re best enjoyed warm and fresh!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Pick plump, soft figs with smooth skin and attached stems for the best flavor. Avoid any with cracks or blemishes.

You can find fresh figs in grocery stores from August through late fall. Look in the produce section or at farmers markets.

No figs? Try using fig jam instead. It’s often stocked in the cheese section of many stores.

Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crispy. This gives a nice crunch to contrast the creamy cheese and soft figs.

Spread the goat cheese in an even layer on the toasted bread. This helps the figs stick and balances the flavors.

For extra crunch and nuttiness, sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top of your crostini.

These taste best when made fresh. If needed, store the ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.

Keep any leftover fresh figs in the fridge for 3-4 days. The toasted bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Try swapping goat cheese for brie to mix things up. Both pair wonderfully with the sweet figs.