Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini with Balsamic Glaze
Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the baguette into 18, ½ inch slices. Place on the baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Place the baking sheet into the oven, on the middle rack. Bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the oven to broil and broil for one minute until the tops of crostini are golden. Take out of oven.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the goat cheese, lemon zest, honey and dried thyme. Mix all till combined. Spread the crostini with the goat cheese mixture. Top with a few slices of figs. Sprinkle the figs with finishing salt. Drizzle the crostini with balsamic and enjoy!
- Note: This is one of my favorite ways to make crostini! What about you?
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What Is Crostini, and How Is It Different From Bruschetta?
Crostini are small, thin slices of toasted bread—often cut from a baguette—that are crisp and intended as a base for toppings. The term literally means “little toasts.” Compared with bruschetta, crostini are typically thinner and drier, making them a delicate platform for soft toppings such as goat cheese and figs.
Why These Ingredients Work Together
The combination balances contrasting flavors and textures. Goat cheese provides creamy tang and richness; lemon zest adds bright citrus aroma that lifts the cheese; a touch of honey rounds and softens the tang with gentle sweetness; and dried thyme contributes a subtle herbal note. Fresh figs supply a juicy, lightly floral sweetness, while fig preserves offer a more concentrated, spreadable sweetness. A drizzle of balsamic glaze contributes a concentrated tangy-sweet finish, and a pinch of finishing salt enhances the overall flavor by increasing perceived sweetness and contrast.
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