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Easy Fig & Goat Cheese Jam Crostini: Best 15-Minute Appetizer

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A quick and elegant appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for parties or last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 French baguette (or ciabatta loaf), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds on a slight diagonal
  • 3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
  • 8 ounces high-quality fig jam or fig preserves (e.g., Bonne Maman or Dalmatia)
  • 8 ounces fresh goat cheese log (chèvre style), at room temperature
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (about 6-8 sprigs, leaves stripped)
  • Honey for drizzling (optional but highly recommended)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick rounds on a slight diagonal to get about 20-24 slices.
  3. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, not overcrowded.
  4. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the oiled bread.
  5. Toast the bread for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown edges and crispy but not hard.
  6. While the bread toasts, let the goat cheese come to room temperature if not already.
  7. Strip the thyme leaves from the stems to get about 1-2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves.
  8. Let the toasted bread cool for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Spread a generous smear (about 1 tablespoon) of goat cheese on each crostini.
  10. Top each crostini with about 1-2 teaspoons of fig jam, spreading slightly to swirl with the cheese.
  11. Finish with fresh thyme leaves, a drizzle of honey, and a crack of black pepper.
  12. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature goat cheese for easy spreading. Toast bread until golden brown to prevent sogginess. Layer goat cheese first, then fig jam to keep bread crisp. Can be prepped ahead by toasting bread up to a day in advance and storing in an airtight container. Assemble just before serving.

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