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Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Appetizer

An elegant sweet-and-savory appetizer featuring creamy goat cheese, rich fig jam, toasted walnuts, honey, and fresh thyme served on crisp crostini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crostini Base
  • 1 baguette sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Topping
  • 8 oz goat cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1/3 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Toast baguette slices brushed with olive oil until golden and crisp.
  2. Toast walnuts in a skillet until fragrant and chop them.
  3. Spread softened goat cheese onto crostini.
  4. Top each crostini with fig jam.
  5. Sprinkle walnuts and thyme over the top.
  6. Drizzle with honey, season lightly, and serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest crostini, assemble immediately before serving. Try adding prosciutto or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.