Name: Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 cups diced ripe roma tomatoes; 1 cup diced fresh strawberries; ½ cup fresh basil (chopped + extra for garnish); 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 french baguette (sliced on a diagonal, 1/2" thick); 4 tbsp butter (melted); 8 oz goat cheese

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This strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta makes elegant entertaining practically effortless. Sweet strawberries, tomatoes, and basil compliment the earthy goat cheese. The tart flavor of balsamic vinegar and olive oil blend the tastes together for a delightful appetizer that’s perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, and holiday meals alike!

We entertain fairly often, whether it’s something pre-planned or impromptu get togethers, pretty much all year long.

I enjoy the time spent with family and friends, and the one thing that tends to bring us all together is food.

Simple options that are easy to throw together are my saving grace, especially at the last minute. I tend to keep it to a variety of finger foods, a mix of appetizers and snacks.

However, sometimes I need something with a fancier feel that looks great, tastes amazing, and still is easy for me to whip up- which is exactly where this strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta comes in, checking all the boxes.

It’s a delicious fruity spin on the classic Italian appetizer that comes together easily with minimal prep.

Lightly toasted slices of baguette bread are spread with creamy goat cheese, topped with a sweet and savory fruit bruschetta with hints of fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.

Whether it’s a patio party in Spring or a holiday menu, this goat cheese bruschetta with strawberries is a must have that’s guaranteed to impress your guests!

Ingredients Needed

My favorite appetizers always have straightforward ingredients that’re easy to find and that’s the case even for this fancy looking bruschetta recipe.

To make it you’ll need:

Tomatoes – Fresh ripe roma tomatoes, diced
Strawberries – Fresh strawberries, hulled & diced
Garlic – Minced garlic, you can use the store bought jarred variety or fresh garlic you’ve prepared yourself.
Basil – Fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnishing.
Oil – Specifically extra virgin olive oil
Vinegar – Balsamic vinegar
Salt & Pepper – To taste- and these are optional, but recommended.
Baguette – A fresh French baguette
Butter – You can use salted or unsalted, depending on your preference and dietary needs.
Goat Cheese – Real goat cheese, the log/’chub’ kind not anything labeled ‘spreadable’. Cold goat cheese can still be more crumbly than spreadable, but if you let it sit on the counter and come to room temperature before using, as instructed, it spreads perfectly.

Once you’ve gathered all of your ingredients together you’re ready to whip up this easy goat cheese appetizer!

How To Make

This strawberry goat cheese bruschetta looks and tastes so fancy and elegant that you’d never guess how effortless it actually is to put together.

Start by adding the diced tomatoes and strawberries to a mixing bowl, gently tossing them just until evenly combined.

Add chopped fresh basil and minced garlic to the bowl, again gently tossing just until evenly incorporated.

Then drizzle the mixture with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and give it a good toss to combine the ingredients.

Next, you need to set the tomatoes and strawberries aside for about an hour. Just cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and let it sit on the counter.

This will allow the flavors to really develop and blend together as the acid in the vinegar will start to break them down and release all these delicious juices that will make this bruschetta out of this world.

Right before the hour is up, you can slice your baguette.

Then brush both sides of the bread with melted butter and bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. The bread will get toasted, slightly crunchy, and develop a gorgeous golden brown color.

As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, you can spread the goat cheese on each slice. Because the bread will be warm, the goat cheese will start to melt and get into all the bread’s nooks and crannies.

To finish, spoon some of the strawberry and tomato mixture on top of each slice. Garnish with a bit of extra fresh basil.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Storing

Unfortunately this strawberry goat cheese bruschetta does not store well, so it’s best enjoyed freshly made.

I recommend making them just before you’re ready to serve, and only making as many as you think you’ll need.

If you have more bruschetta than you have bread for, you can store that in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

TIPS & TRICKS

Cold goat cheese can be more crumbly than spreadable. Before starting the recipe let the goat cheese come to room temperature and it will be easily spreadable when using as instructed.
For a creamier effect, whip your goat cheese before spreading it on the baguettes.
Don’t like goat cheese? Mascarpone or cream cheese will both work as substitutes.
Chiffonade the basil for maximum effect in presentation.
Don’t want to mix tomatoes in with your strawberries? You can leave them out and just use extra berries.
Garnish with chopped pistachios & a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a truly stunning appetizer.

Just like that you have a gorgeous, elegant appetizer ready to go just bursting with all the best flavors of summer.

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