Strawberry Basil Crostini with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Crispy toasted bread spread with creamy chèvre, topped with basil-macerated strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. An elegant, fresh appetizer ready in 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries diced small 225 g
- ⅓ cup basil leaves thinly sliced into chiffonade 8 g
- 1 tablespoon sugar or allulose 12 g
- 8 slices rustic bread or baguette
- 12 tablespoons fresh goat cheese, chèvre, at room temperature 180 g
- Balsamic reduction to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries with the sugar (or allulose) and the basil. Stir and let macerate for 15 minutes, until the strawberries release their juices.
- For a small batch, toast the bread in a toaster or, even better, in a cast iron grill pan over medium heat. For 8 slices at once, arrange them on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, spread each slice generously with the room-temperature goat cheese, covering the entire surface.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the macerated strawberries over each toast. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate and were automatically calculated using WordPress Recipe Maker. They may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands you use.
- Allulose is a low-calorie natural sweetener that doesn't alter the flavor or texture of the macerated strawberries — great if you prefer to cut back on sugar.
- Assemble the crostini right before serving to keep the bread crispy. The macerated strawberries keep for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- These crostini are at their absolute best with peak-season, perfectly ripe strawberries. That's the only real secret.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg