Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini: A Simple Yet Elegant Appetizer
These Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, bringing together creamy, honey-infused goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and a touch of fresh mint. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or holiday dinners, this appetizer is as beautiful as it is delicious. The crisp baguette provides the perfect base for the smooth and sweet toppings, making each bite a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Recipe: Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini
Ingredients:
- 1 long baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz soft goat cheese (with honey, if available)
- ¼ cup fig jam or fig butter
- 2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Directions:
- Prepare the Baguette
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the baguette diagonally into ½-inch slices to create a larger surface area for toppings. - Toast the Baguette Slices
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, then brush or drizzle olive oil over one side of each slice. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden and slightly crisp while keeping the center soft. - Prepare the Goat Cheese
If needed, whip the goat cheese using a stand mixer or hand mixer until smooth and creamy. If your goat cheese doesn’t contain honey, add 2 tablespoons of honey to sweeten it, mixing until well blended. - Assemble the Crostini
Spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped goat cheese onto each toasted baguette slice, then top with 1 tablespoon of fig jam or fig butter. - Finish with Honey and Mint
Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and drizzle generously with honey (around 2 tablespoons, or adjust to taste). Slice the fresh mint leaves into thin strips and scatter over the fig jam for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Quick Tips:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Servings: Makes 12 crostini
- Calories: Approximately 120 kcal per crostini
Perfect for Entertaining
This Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini is the perfect appetizer when you want something quick, easy, and impressive. The rich goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and fresh mint combine to create a sophisticated bite that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve these on a beautiful platter, and watch them disappear—they’re sure to be a hit!
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Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini are a delightful combination of flavors that bring a touch of elegance to any table. Each crispy baguette slice is spread with creamy goat cheese and topped with sweet fig jam, then drizzled generously with honey and finished with fresh mint leaves. The result is a perfect blend of textures and a balance of sweet, creamy, and herbaceous notes that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients
1 long baguette
2 tbsp olive oil
5 oz soft goat cheese (with honey, if available)
¼ cup fig jam or fig butter
2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the baguette diagonally into ½-inch slices to maximize space for toppings.
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush or drizzle olive oil on one side of each slice.
Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden and slightly crisp, while the center remains soft.
If needed, whip the goat cheese in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. If your goat cheese doesn’t contain honey, add 2 tbsp of honey and mix until well blended.
Spread approximately 1 tbsp of whipped goat cheese onto each baguette slice.
Top each with about 1 tbsp of fig jam.
Arrange the crostini close together on a serving platter and drizzle honey generously over the top (about 2 tbsp or adjust to taste).
Slice the mint leaves into thin strips and scatter over the fig jam for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120