This Simple Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini is the perfect crostini appetizer or snack to brighten up the table and add a bit of deliciousness to any meal.
I love this easy summer appetizer recipe when I need a super quick snack to serve. It's one of the simplest appetizers - I can make these tasty appetizers in about 10 minutes.
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This delicious summer appetizer is a nice way to incorporate fresh fruit into your meal and it also looks very pretty on the table. Great for tea parties and brunches too!
I made this tasty strawberry bruschetta recipe the other day and loved how they tasted. The honey brings a nice flavor to the sweet strawberries with soft creamy goat cheese and Arugula, another one of my favorites.
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Strawberry Crostini Ingredients
- fresh strawberries - use bright ripe strawberries.
- soft cheese - I used goat cheese but you can use Feta cheese or Cream cheese.
- small bread slices - I use a baguette.
- Arugula - you can substitute fresh basil leaves if you like.
- honey
Full recipe in recipe card.
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This Simple StrawberryGoat Cheese Appetizer is a nice way to celebrate summer and brighten up a table. It is perfect for a party dish for a shower or brunch too.
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It is the perfect sweet snack. By the way, the lovey wavy dish it is on is from Tara At Home. I love how festive their serverware is.
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How To Make Strawberry Crostini
Step 1 - Heat oven to 350 degrees f. Slice the baguette into thin slices (about ¼" - ⅓"). Bake the sliced baguettes on a baking sheet for about 7 - 8 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile, add orange juice to strawberry slices in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 2 - Add cream cheese to the crostini slices.
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Step 3 - Add two sprigs of Arugula to the slices.
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Step 4 - Top each bread with a couple of slices of strawberries.
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Add a drizzle of honey and Boom you done with this delicious appetizer! Super easy!
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- Always use fresh berries for best results.
- The baguette slices should be golden brown and slightly crispy so that they hold the cheese and strawberries.
- Use a quality goat cheese.
- While you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time, they should be prepared just prior to serving.
- Store leftover strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
More Strawberry Recipes for Summer Gatherings
- Strawberry and Blueberry No Churn Ice Cream - a tasty ice cream made with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie - a nice cool summer beverage that is pure fruit
- Fresh Strawberry muffins - a fun and festive brunch or breakfast muffin that is full of flavor.
- Strawberry Pretzel Dip - An easy fruit dip recipe that is perfect for the spring.
- Best Strawberry Poke Cake - Super easy and always a hit. It is my potluck go to!
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Simple Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
📖 Recipe
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Equipment
- small saucepan
- sheet pan
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 1 4 oz package goat cheese
- 1 cup Arugula
- 1 carton fresh strawberries washed and destemmed
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 French bread baguette
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Slice the French baguette into ¼" slices.
- Place baguette slices on cookie sheet and bake at 305° for about 6 -8 minutes.
- Destem and wash strawberries.
- Slice strawberries (about ¼")
- Add orange juice strawberry slices in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2 -3 minutes.
- Place toasted baguette slices on serving dish.
- Spread 1 teaspoon goat cheese on each baguette slice.
- Add one Arugula leaf to slice.
- Layer two slices of strawberry slice mixture on each leaf.
- Drizzle with honey and serve.
Notes
- Always use fresh berries for best results.
- The baguette slices should be golden brown and slightly crispy so that they hold the cheese and strawberries.
- Use a quality goat cheese.
- While you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time, they should be prepared just prior to serving.
- Store leftover strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Tamara
This is picture perfect! I love seasonal summer recipes that are simple and simply genius.
Raquel
Thank you Tamara! I appreciate it coming from you with your awesome photography skills! 🙂
Judy
I don't like Arugula can I use something else, or can I just skip this
Raquel
You could try some basil or skip it altogether.