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Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini

Easy, beautiful, delicious. Those are the three criteria we use in selecting a perfect one, and these strawberry-goat cheese crostini check every box.
The toasted baguette, smeared with tangy goat cheese and topped with sweet, lightly  with just enough heat from the jalapeños, delivers an explosion of fresh flavor. The final garnish of mint ties all the various notes together, creating a well-rounded appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Toast time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12-oz. French baguette
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. jalapeño chile minced
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. softened goat cheese from 2 [4-oz.] logs
  • Fresh mint chopped

Equipment

  • Oven or toaster oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Small bowl (for mixing cheese, if needed)
  • Butter knife or spreader
  • Spoon (for topping strawberries)

Method
 

  1. Toast baguette slices:
    Cut French baguette into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices; place on a large baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  2. Macerate strawberries:
    Stir together chopped strawberries, minced jalapeño chile, honey, fresh lime juice, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
  3. Assemble crostini:
    Spread about 1 rounded tsp. softened goat cheese on each baguette slice. Top goat cheese with 1 slightly rounded tsp. strawberry mixture. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

These Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini are the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and spicy. They make an elegant appetizer for brunches or cocktail parties. The goat cheese balances the sweetness of strawberries, while the hint of spice adds a bold twist.

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