Goat Cheese Bruschetta

This simple Goat Cheese Bruschetta recipe is topped with a creamy goat cheese mixture, fresh sliced strawberries, and a sprig of mint. It’s refreshing for summer with a delicious drizzle of balsamic glaze. Set out a BIG BOARD of these to be quickly devoured!

Oh, I love a good summer appetizer. We recently served this Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta recipe at a party, on the big board. You can start with a little toasted crostini and then add your favorite summer toppings. Goat Cheese Bruschetta toppings that we love are when strawberries and summer corn are in season.

Goat Cheese Bruschetta

It’s a simple, flavorful appetizer, ready in minutes for a dinner party, or even last minute guests! And if you’re looking for another quick appetizer “ready in minutes,” this is the recipe for you!

Why I love this recipe

• It’s the ultimate summer appetizer.
• You can add any summer produce on the goat cheese.
• Use what herb is in season.
• The balsmic glaze really makes each bite the best.
• We love to serve these on the BIG BOARD for large parties.

Gather these ingredients

Super easy ingredients, here’s what you need for this recipe:

• French baguette
• Olive oil
• Goat cheese: softened
• Cream cheese
• Fresh strawberries
• Balsamic glaze*
• Mint leaves (yes, mint can  be substituted with fresh basil)

*The balsamic glaze really makes this recipe. Here you can buy a pack of 2 of this Delallo Modenacrem Balsamic Glaze 8.5 Oz (Pack of 2). We always keep this stocked in our pantry, and eat it sparingly, because it’s that good! [affiliate link]

How do you make Goat Cheese Bruschetta?

1. To prepare the bread, preheat oven to BROIL. Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
2. Broil each side for about 30 seconds until toasted and brown. (Don’t walk away, it’s easy to over-toast the bread:)
3. Combine cheeses in a small bowl and mix well.
4. Spread the toasted baguette slices with cheese mixture and top with strawberries, pressing the strawberry pieces into the cheese.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh mint leaf. Serve on a platter or a BIG BOARD.

Tips and substitutions:

• You can use fresh summer produce on top like berries, fresh corn, sliced cucumber, even little ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes.
• Swap out the goat cheese for blue cheese, Boursin cheese, or any soft, spreadable cheese.
• You can use ALL goat cheese and skip the cream cheese, but we love the creamy combo.
• Optional to not add the balsamic drizzle, but we feel it really adds to the flavor.
• Don’t have mint? Use fresh basil – pairs very well with the above toppings.
• Serve on the BIG BOARD – great for any party.
• The warmer the bread out of the oven, the more spreadable the cheese is.

How do you serve goat cheese bruscetta?

Back to our appetizer. Add this to your menu if you’re having neighbors over for a glass of wine and a book discussion, or making up a beautiful platter for spring or summer hosting! Serve with chicken, a salad, and this summer dessert.

More bruschetta recipes to try:

• Instant Pot Chicken Bruschetta
• Cucumber Bruschetta
• Summer Bruschetta Board

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Goat Cheese Bruschetta (with strawberry)

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 minute min

Total Time: 16 minutes mins

Yield: 8

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 French baguette, sliced 1/4” thick
• Olive oil
• 2 oz goat cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 10-16 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic glaze, we love DeLallo brand
• 1/3 cup small mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

 

• To prepare the bread, preheat oven to BROIL. Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Broil each side for about 30 seconds until toasted and brown. (Don’t walk away, it’s easy to over-toast the bread:)
• Combine cheeses in a small bowl and mix well.
• Spread the toasted baguette slices with cheese mixture and top with strawberries, pressing the strawberry pieces into the cheese.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh mint leaf. Serve!

Notes

reposted from April 2019

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 242mg, Potassium: 73mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 170IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 1mg

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