Description
Strawberry Balsamic Crostini is a delightful snack that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tangy flavor of balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese, all atop a crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with balsamic vinegar and let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Spread a generous amount of goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top the goat cheese with the marinated strawberries.
- Drizzle honey over the strawberries and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the strawberries marinate longer.
- Try using different types of bread for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg