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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Published: Jun 28, 2018 · Modified: Apr 12, 2025 by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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This mouthwatering Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini is an easy strawberry appetizer recipe that is perfect for summer entertaining!

Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini drizzled with a balsamic reduction on a plate.

This simple sweet and savoury appetizer featuring fresh strawberries is just perfect for serving at summer gatherings.

This colourful appetizer consists of thin slices of toasted baguette topped with creamy tangy goat cheese, sweet juicy strawberries, a drizzle of maple balsamic reduction and finally a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh mint or basil.

You'll find this recipe as well as this fabulous Strawberry Spinach Salad especially delicious when you can get your hands on fresh local ripe strawberries.

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How to Make this Strawberry Appetizer

This strawberry crostini appetizer is a great example of how we can combine sweet and savoury ingredients to create amazing flavour combinations and tantalizing recipes.

What's great about this Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini is how easily it comes together. Here's an overview of the ingredients and steps for making this strawberry appetizer.

The full recipe with ingredient amounts is available at the end of this post.

Ingredients Overview

  • Baguette
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Goat cheese: Ricotta or mascarpone cheese are great substitutes.
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Maple syrup
  • Sprigs of fresh mint or basil

Steps Overview

  1. For a homemade balsamic reduction, you'll need to simmer equal parts of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar to create a luscious glaze.
  2. The crostini (toasted bread portion), can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  3. To assemble the appetizer, spread goat cheese over the crostini tops and add enough strawberry slices to cover the bread.
  4. Drizzle a touch of balsamic reduction on each crostini and sprinkle with a few shreds of fresh mint or basil.
Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini drizzled with a balsamic reduction.

Serving Suggestions

Plan on serving the strawberry crostini immediately after having assembled them.

This recipe is especially handy to have in your repertoire if you love to go strawberry picking and need a recipe for using up some fresh strawberries.

I hope you have a chance to serve a platter of this delicious strawberry appetizer at your next summer gathering.

Enjoy!

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  • Pear and Brie Crostini
  • Smoked Salmon and Boursin Crostini
  • Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
  • Mixed Spiced Nuts
  • Rosemary Spiced Roasted Almonds
Plate of strawberry crostini.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Author: Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
This simple sweet and savoury summer appetizer is just perfect for summer parties. This Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini consists of thin slices of toasted baguette topped with creamy tangy goat cheese, sweet juicy strawberries, a drizzle of maple balsamic reduction and finally a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh mint or basil.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

  • ½ baguette thinly sliced crosswise into ½ inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil more if needed
  • 4 ounces goat cheese approx. ½ cup
  • 1 cup strawberries fresh, stems removed and sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint or basil thinly sliced

Maple Balsamic Reduction

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar good quality

Instructions
 

Maple Balsamic Reduction

  • Add equal parts maple syrup and balsamic vinegar to a small pot set over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low once the mixture begins to simmer. Let the mixture simmer until it is reduced by about half, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool before drizzling onto the crostini.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

  • Place an oven rack to the highest position and preheat the broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on the baking tray and brush one side with olive oil.  Toast until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Turn the slices over, brush with oil and toast under the broiler for approx. 3 minutes more. Let the crostini cool to room temperature.
  • Once at room temperature spread goat cheese over crostini and top with sliced strawberries. Drizzle balsamic reduction on crostini and sprinkle with sliced mint or basil.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. A good quality storebought balsamic glaze can be used instead of a homemade reduction.
  2. If you prefer a less sweet glaze, you can use a 2 to 1 ratio for the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
  3. Baguette slices can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Strawberry Appetizer, Strawberry Bruschetta, Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
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  1. Louise Crosby says

    June 29, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    These look delicious, Fida. Bright and fresh and healthy, perfect for a hot summer day.

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      July 01, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks so much Louise! Yes they’re especially good in this hot weather and with all the delicious sweet local strawberries they’re perfect right now!

      Reply
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