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Fresh fig salad with arugula, nuts, and goat cheese

Name: Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

Summary: A sweet and savory appetizer made with toasted baguette slices, creamy goat cheese, fresh figs, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for entertaining or as a quick gourmet snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2" rounds
  • 6 –8 fresh figs sliced
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for toasting bread
  • Fresh thyme optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Baking sheet
  • Bread knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spoon or butter knife
  • Oven or toaster oven

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  4. Toast in the oven for 6–8 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Spread a layer of goat cheese onto each toast while still warm.
  6. Top with a slice or two of fresh fig.
  7. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme.
  8. Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Notes:
You can substitute goat cheese with ricotta or cream cheese.
Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for extra crunch.
If figs are out of season, use fig jam instead of fresh slices.