Description
Make this fresh appetizer featuring sweet strawberries, tangy balsamic glaze, and creamy goat cheese served on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar)
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is lightly golden and crisp.
- While the bread is warm, gently rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the surface of each toast slice.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced strawberries with a pinch of salt and a small drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- To assemble, spread a thin layer of goat cheese onto each toasted bread slice.
- Top the cheese with a spoonful of the dressed strawberries.
- Drizzle the remaining balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta.
- Garnish with the sliced fresh basil and a crack of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a homemade balsamic glaze, simmer 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it reduces by half and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let it cool before using.
- You can substitute ricotta or cream cheese for goat cheese if desired.
- Prepare the toasted bread up to 4 hours ahead of time; store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10