Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Printable)

Toasted baguette with creamy goat cheese blend and sweet-spicy honey drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 16 half-inch pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cheese Spread

03 - 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
04 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey

07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh thyme or microgreens for garnish

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange baguette slices on the sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
04 - In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm honey and red pepper flakes together for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to infuse flavors.
05 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
06 - Drizzle hot honey over each crostini. Top with fresh thyme or microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy.
  • Simple to prepare in just 25 minutes using basic pantry staples.
  • A versatile vegetarian appetizer that looks and tastes gourmet.
02 -
  • Infuse the honey over low heat to avoid scorching and to let the pepper flavor develop fully.
  • If using a store-bought baguette, check for potential allergens like wheat or milk.
  • Leftover hot honey can be stored in a jar and used on pizza or fried chicken!
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