Description
These strawberry and goat cheese crostinis are a whimsical appetizer, inspired by Dr. Seuss, featuring a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet strawberries, and tangy balsamic syrup on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch biases
- 8 oz (225 g) softened goat cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Balsamic syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brush the sliced baguette pieces with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread a generous amount of softened goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with sliced strawberries, arranging them neatly.
- Drizzle balsamic syrup over the strawberries and goat cheese.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
- You can prepare the components ahead of time, but assemble the crostinis just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- Store any leftover components separately in the refrigerator and assemble fresh crostinis as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5