Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Fig & Honey
Looking for an appetizer that is just the right mix of elegant, simple, and beyond delicious? This goat cheese crostini with fig jam, honey, walnuts, & thyme is one of my go-to apps. It's sweet, savory, quick, and has all kinds of cozy flavors for holidays, parties, and everything in-between!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (60 grams)
- 8 ounces soft goat cheese (228 grams)
- 2 Tablespoons honey (42 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt & freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fig preserves (160 grams)
- 24 homemade crostini, store-bought works too
Equipment
- Food processor (optional)
Instructions
- Set the broiler to HIGH and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour the chopped walnuts into a skillet and set it over medium heat. Toast the walnuts, stirring often, until they are golden-brown and smell nutty. Transfer the walnuts to a bowl and let them cool completely.
- Next crumble the goat cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add the honey, olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend everything together until the cheese is whipped, smooth, and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Line the crostini on the prepared sheet pan. Using a rubber spatula or butter knife, spread about 1/2 Tablespoon of the whipped goat cheese on each crostini. Top each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of fig preserves.
- Broil the crostini for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is warmed through and a bit melty. Transfer the crostini to a serving platter and garnish each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of minced rosemary and/or thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
Some goat cheeses are a bit gamey or funky. But for this recipe, I personally like a mild, tangy goat cheese to complement the honey and herbs. Just use your fave!
If you don't have a food processor, you can use a rubber spatula or hand mixer to mix everything together instead. Fold the ingredients until the goat cheese is very smooth and creamy.
I like to serve this crostini warm but you can also serve it cold if you like. Just skip the broiling step!
Serving: 1crostini, Calories: 117kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.8g, Protein: 3.2g, Fat: 5.9g, Saturated Fat: 1.6g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 176mg, Potassium: 16mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 3.5g, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg
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