Goat Cheese and Fig Crostini

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Goat Cheese and Fig Crostini
45 min.
6
311kcal
27.63%sweetness
37.62%saltiness
21.5%sourness
12.48%bitterness
8.77%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This goat cheese and fig crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The combination of creamy goat cheese and sweet fig preserves on a crispy baguette slice is simply irresistible. It's a classic flavor pairing that never fails to impress.

What sets this crostini apart is the addition of cream cheese to the goat cheese. This creates a smoother, more spreadable cheese blend that pipes beautifully onto the toasted baguette slices. It also adds a subtle tanginess that complements the sweetness of the fig preserves perfectly.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. You can prepare the cheese blend and fig topping ahead of time and assemble the crostini just before serving. It's an elegant and effortless appetizer that can be served as-is or with a variety of toppings, such as fresh herbs, honey, or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a tasty snack, this goat cheese and fig crostini is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its balanced flavors and beautiful presentation, it's a recipe that you'll want to keep in your back pocket for any occasion.

Ingredients

  •  crusty baguette 
  • oz cream cheese 
  • servings let set min. spread 
  • oz goat cheese 
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.Crisp baguette slices in oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes, watch carefully so they don't burn.In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and goat cheese with hand mixer until well blended.
  3. Place blended cheese and fig preservers in separate serving bowls and set up as "serve yourself" or pipe cheese blend onto toasted baguette slices and top with fig preserves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein11.15%
Fat49.31%
Carbs39.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.63
Glycemic Load
19.25
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.3839130434783%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg

Taste

Sweetness:
27.63%
Saltiness:
37.62%
Sourness:
21.5%
Bitterness:
12.48%
Savoriness:
8.77%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.62kcal
15.53%
Fat:17.03g
26.2%
Saturated Fat:7.55g
47.16%
Carbohydrates:30.73g
10.24%
Net Carbohydrates:29.7g
10.8%
Sugar:9.62g
10.69%
Cholesterol:27.78mg
9.26%
Sodium:390.98mg
17%
Protein:8.67g
17.34%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.49%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.28%
Selenium:9.6µg
13.72%
Folate:50.09µg
12.52%
Phosphorus:110.85mg
11.08%
Manganese:0.22mg
11%
Iron:1.92mg
10.65%
Copper:0.21mg
10.31%
Vitamin B3:2mg
9.98%
Calcium:91.4mg
9.14%
Vitamin A:449.06IU
8.98%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.41%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin K:5.24µg
4.99%
Fiber:1.03g
4.12%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.04%
Magnesium:16.12mg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.97%
Potassium:92.36mg
2.64%
Vitamin C:1.23mg
1.49%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.29%
Source:Foodista