Description
These crostini are the perfect appetizer: creamy whipped goat cheese, sweet roasted figs, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of thyme honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 fresh figs, halved
- 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Place fig halves on a separate baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Spread whipped goat cheese on each crostini. Top with a roasted fig half, sprinkle with pistachios, and drizzle with remaining honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute the goat cheese with feta or ricotta. Figs can be replaced with pears or dates if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 7g