Description
Fig and goat cheese crostini combine creamy, tangy goat cheese with sweet figs on crisp toasted baguette slices, finished with honey and fresh thyme for an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz goat cheese, softened
1 cup fresh figs, sliced (or fig jam)
2 tbsp honey
Fresh thyme leaves
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Spread goat cheese evenly over each toasted slice.
5. Top with sliced figs or a spoonful of fig jam.
6. Drizzle lightly with honey.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
8. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Notes
Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Add prosciutto for a sweet-and-salty variation.
Walnuts or pistachios add extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini, fig appetizer, goat cheese crostini, elegant appetizer