Strawberry Basil Crostini
This lovely strawberry goat cheese crostini with fresh basil just screams summer! The toasted bread gets topped with strawberries, fresh goat cheese and balsamic glaze for an easy summer appetizer.
Servings: 14 crostini
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tabelspoon olive oil extra virgin
- 14 baguette slices
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Grill the baguette slices. Lightly brush both sides of each slice. Place on a grill heated to 400°F and grill for 2 minutes per side, until the edges are crunchy. Remove the toasts from the grill and let them cool.
- Mix the goat cheese. While the toasts are grilling, place the goat cheese in a small bowl. Add the mascarpone, honey and cracked pepper. Mix well.
- Slice the strawberries. Slice the strawberries from the top (stem end) to the bottom in thin slices. If they are really large, you may want to cut the slices in half, also longways.
- Assemble the crostini. Once the toasts are cool enough to safely handle, top each slice with a smear of goat cheese, followed by several strawberry slices. Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Crostini are best served immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal