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Looking for a fresh and easy appetizer that is just perfect for summer? This mouthwatering Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini recipe will delight your guests.
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This simple sweet and savoury crostini appetizer is just perfect for summer entertaining. You’ll find this recipe especially delicious when you can get your hands on fresh local strawberries. This strawberry crostini is a great example of how we can combine sweet and savoury ingredients to create amazing flavour combinations.
Strawberry Appetizer
This easy strawberry 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 basil or mint.
How to Make Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
What’s great about this Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini appetizer is that you don’t actually need a recipe. You’ll need fresh strawberries, goat cheese, a baguette, olive oil and balsamic reduction (homemade or store-bought). For homemade balsamic reduction, remember that you’ll need to simmer equal parts of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar to create a luscious glaze to drizzle on your assembled crostini. 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.
This recipe is especially for you if you love to go strawberry picking and need a recipe for using up some of those fresh local strawberries. Hungry for more fresh strawberry recipes? Check out this easy Strawberry Spinach Salad. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
- 1/2 baguette thinly sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil more if needed
- 4 ounces goat cheese approx. 1/2 cup
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, stems removed and sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint or basil thinly sliced
Maple Balsamic Reduction
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 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
- A good quality storebought balsamic glaze can be used instead of a homemade reduction.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, you can use a 2 to 1 ratio for the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
- Baguette slices can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day.
These look delicious, Fida. Bright and fresh and healthy, perfect for a hot summer day.
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!