Description
Delicious crostini topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy nuts, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Baguette or Gluten-Free Baguette (Choose gluten-free bread for a wonderful alternative.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Drizzle over the bread for crisp texture.)
- 8 ounces Goat Cheese (Substitute with cream cheese or ricotta if desired.)
- 1/2 cup Fig Jam (Honey or raspberry jam can be alternatives.)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (Optional, provides an aromatic touch.)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (Use your favorite nuts as a substitute.)
- optional Fresh Figs or Sliced Apples (Use as garnish for presentation.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your ingredients for assembly.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Drizzle olive oil over each baguette slice, ensuring they are lightly coated.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese, salt, pepper, and rosemary until creamy.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices and let them cool slightly.
- Spread a generous dollop of goat cheese mixture onto each slice.
- Add a dollop of fig jam on top of the goat cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
- Arrange the completed crostini on a platter and garnish with fresh figs or sliced apples.
Notes
- This crostini makes for an excellent appetizer at gatherings or parties.
- Feel free to mix and match toppings based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg