Description
Delightful Goat Cheese Crostini with Apricot and Basil blends creamy, tangy cheese with sweet summer fruit and fragrant herbs. Crisp baguette slices provide the perfect canvas for this elegant Mediterranean-inspired appetizer you’ll want to serve at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) spreadable goat cheese (chevre)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) apricot preserves
- 1 package bruschetta-style crackers (such as Asturi Bruschettini)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange bruschetta crackers on a spacious serving platter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Using a small knife, delicately spread a uniform layer of apricot preserves across each crisp cracker surface.
- Carefully position a creamy dollop of goat cheese directly in the center of each preserve-covered cracker.
- Delicately tear or chiffonade fresh basil leaves and gently nestle a small fragment atop the goat cheese, allowing the herb to slightly sink into the soft cheese.
- For optimal texture and flavor, present the crostini immediately or within a half-hour of preparation to maintain the crackers’ crispness and prevent potential moisture absorption.
Notes
- Use room temperature goat cheese for easier spreading and a smoother texture that blends perfectly with the preserves.
- Choose high-quality, artisanal apricot preserves for a more vibrant and authentic fruity flavor that elevates the entire appetizer.
- Select crisp, sturdy bruschetta crackers that can hold the toppings without becoming soggy, ensuring a satisfying crunch with each bite.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or mint if basil isn’t available, adding a unique twist to the classic recipe while maintaining the fresh, aromatic element.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg