Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
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!
Servings: 12
Calories: 161kcal
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
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add chopped tomatoes, strawberries, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar gently tossing them together until evenly combined.2 cups diced ripe roma tomatoes, 1 cup diced fresh strawberries, 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Chop the basil and add to the strawberry mixture, again gently tossing until evenly incorporated.½ cup fresh basil
- Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel, and set to the side for 1 hour to rest.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.salt and pepper
- Place the baguette slices onto a rimmed baking sheet and brush them all evenly with melted butter.1 french baguette, 4 tbsp butter
- Bake at 350° for 5 minutes, just until slightly browned.
- Spread the goat cheese evenly out on top of the baguettes.8 oz goat cheese
- Spoon bruschetta on top of the goat cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg