Strawberry and Herb Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Fresh strawberries and herbs combined with creamy goat cheese on perfectly toasted bread with a sweet tangy balsamic reduction make an appetizer that's as delicious as it is beautiful!
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 83kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Strawberry and Herb Goat Cheese Bruschetta
- ½ pound strawberries chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 loaf french bread baguette, sliced into rounds about ¾ inch thick
- olive oil
- 4 ounce log of goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Balsamic Reduction
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add chopped strawberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sliced bread on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Place bread in the oven and toast until golden brown. Remove pan from oven and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and chopped basil, thyme, chives, and pepper.
- Spread each toasted bread slice with goat cheese mixture. Top with sweetened strawberries. Drizzle on balsamic reduction. Sprinkle with additional torn basil leaves and serve.
How To Make Balsamic Reduction
- In a small, heavy saucepan, add vinegar and honey. Stir. Bring to a low boil, and quickly, reduce to a slow simmer.
- Stir often and watch the pot so as not to burn. Due to the sugars in the vinegar and honey, the mixture can burn really fast. Cook for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- When liquid is reduced by ⅓, turn off the burner and allow it to cool.
- Store any unused balsamic reduction in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg