Crunchy toasted bread paired with a blend of honey and goat cheese is the perfect match for seasonal fresh fruit. Easiest appetizer ever.
I feel silly even calling this a recipe because it is, as the title suggests, the easiest appetizer. If you’re entertaining this summer, let this recipe take some work off your hands.
For the bread, I used both a whole wheat baguette and a simple white baguette. Having both whole wheat and white varieties gave guests more options to try. If you have any leftover bread, you can use it to make mini french toast.
My #1 tip? Toast the bread slices! This not only gives them a pleasant crunch, but allows the goat cheese to spread on easier since the bread is warm.
Use a creamy goat cheese. Mix the goat cheese with a little honey, which adds flavor and makes it a little easier to spread.
Crunchy, tangy, and sweet. The honey is KEY to its flavor!
More Favorite Appetizers
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
- Crab Dip
- Cheesy Breadsticks
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños
- Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
- Cheesy Pretzel Twists
Goat Cheese, Honey, & Fruit Crostini
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Crunchy toasted bread paired with a blend of honey and goat cheese is the perfect match for seasonal fresh fruit. Easiest appetizer ever.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette (18 inches), cut into 3/4-inch slices
- 8 ounces creamy goat cheese
- 2 Tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup sliced fruit (strawberries, blackberries, peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake 10 -12 minutes or until lightly toasted. (This is the ONLY cooking you’ll do! Woohoo!)
- Meanwhile, mix the goat cheese and honey together until relatively smooth. If it’s a little crumbly, that’s ok. Spread the goat cheese mixture on the toasted bread. Top with fruit.
- Before serving, drizzle each crostini with honey. Keep leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for a couple days.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare recipe through step 2, only do not top with fruit. Cover the goat cheese-topped bread slices tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or for up to 8-10 hours at room temperature. Then top with fruit and honey. So, prep in the morning and finish in the evening! So easy.
- Special Tools (affiliate links): Baking Sheet | Glass Mixing Bowl
- Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta: If you want to make the strawberry balsamic bruschetta pictured and described in this post, follow the recipe above as written, using sliced strawberries as the fruit topper. Chop fresh basil and sprinkle on top of each. Drizzle with balsamic reduction (here’s an easy way to make balsamic reduction) and serve.
Use both strawberries and blueberries for a festive, patriotic appetizer on the 4th of July! Which is already next weekend? What the heck?