Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta Recipe
This simple and easy strawberry bruschetta recipe combines the tanginess and spice of herbed goat cheese with punchy basil and sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Use it to top your favorite toasted bread slices or grilled chicken.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454g) fresh strawberries chopped
- ¼ cup1 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 8 ounces (227g) French bread slices or French baguette sliced into ¾” slices
- olive oil for brushing
- 8 ounces (227g) goat cheese2 softened to room temperature
- balsamic glaze3 as needed
Instructions
- Add the chopped strawberries and chopped basil to a medium size bowl, then stir to combine. Set aside.1 pound (454g) fresh strawberries, ¼ cup1 fresh basil leaves
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350ºF (177ºC) or heat your cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil on each side, then grill (without crowding) for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until toasted to preference. Alternatively, you can oven broil the slices in the oven, flipping to grill both sides.8 ounces (227g) French bread slices, olive oil
- Spread each baguette slice with preferred amount of goat cheese then top with a scoop of the strawberry mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, keeping in mind they will soften as they sit. Strawberry + basil mixture can be stored in the refrigerator covered tightly up to 2 days.8 ounces (227g) goat cheese2, balsamic glaze3
Notes
- Basil leaves: the amount you use is entirely up to you and will depend how "basil forward' you want your bruschetta.
- Goat cheese: I highly recommend using an herbed goat cheese. I used a "garlic & herbs" flavor.
- Make your own glaze: if you'd like to make your own reduction, whisk together 1 cup (240mL) balsamic vinegar and 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the consistency of syrup (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using.
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Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
