Best 2 Fig And Goat Cheese Bruschettas Recipes

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STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA



Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta image

The way the tangy, slightly salty goat cheese works with the syrupy, balsamic-coated strawberries and crispy, charred bread is a thing of beauty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup balsamic vinegar
12 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound strawberries, washed and diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
1 cup goat cheese, room temperature
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

APPLE GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA



Apple Goat Cheese Bruschetta image

If you like sweet and savory, this one is for you. Easy to make and a beautiful presentation.

Provided by CrdsGrl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
1 Fuji apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
8 thin slices French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
  • Toss together the goat cheese, apple, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast the bread under the broiler until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the goat cheese mixture evenly over the bread slices. Return bread to oven to broil until cheese is softened, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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