Peach Crostini with Honey Goat Cheese

A plate of crostini topped with ricotta cheese, fresh peach slices, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, arranged in a circular pattern on a white plate.

Peach Crostini with Honey Goat Cheese

Learn how to make irresistible peach crostini with honey goat cheese, fresh thyme & balsamic glaze. Ready in 15 minutes – a perfect summer appetizer!

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Appetizer

American, Italian, Mediterranean

149 kcal

Equipment

Sheet pan

Ingredients

1 baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly slice large leaves, leave smaller leaves whole for garnish
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.
In a bowl, whip together the goat cheese, honey and thyme.
Spread each toasted baguette slice with goat cheese. Top with the sliced peaches and ribbons of basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and additional honey, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Make ahead steps: Make the honey goat cheese mixture up to 2 days in advance and store covered in the fridge. Slice the bread that morning and store in an airtight container. Toast the bread and assemble just before your guests arrive for the crispiest results.
Fresh or frozen peaches: Fresh peaches really make this recipe shine, but if you're out of season, thawed frozen peaches can work in a pinch. Drain them well and pat completely dry before slicing. The texture won't be quite as perfect, but the flavor will still be lovely.

Nutrition

oven, summer

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