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Caramelized Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese Crostini
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with these caramelized figs and goat cheese crostini topped with baby arugula, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey
This post is written in collaboration with Caposaldo Wine. All opinions are mine alone
Savor a taste of Italy with these heavenly figs and goat cheese crostini, perfectly paired with a refreshing glass of Caposaldo Prosecco Wine.
These fancy and mouthwatering crostini are the epitome of easy sophistication, with a sweet and savory mix that’s perfect for any fancy occasion or casual get-together. I bet you are going to love these. Especially when you see how laughably easy these are to pull together.
What’s not to love about fresh golden and toasty bread topped with creamy goat cheese, baby arugula, caramelized fresh figs, crushed walnuts, and a drizzle of honey?!? Every bite of these crostini is a burst of amazing flavors!
Now let’s talk wine for a minute. When it comes to quality Italian wines, Caposaldo sets the benchmark.
Handcrafted with true Italian authenticity, their iconic wines – Prosecco, Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Moscato – are the perfect complement to any dish or simply enjoyed on their own.
Caposaldo blends a handcrafted, artisanal approach to winemaking with cutting-edge techniques like modern cold temperature fermentations, stainless steel tanks, and judicious use of oak. Caposaldo’s wines are a pure expression of each wine type, resulting in food-friendly, appealing flavors and superb value for money.
So take a sip of Italy and indulge in this easy-to-make appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
All you have to do to make these crostini is drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil, and grill in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until golden on both sides.
Caramelize the fig slices in a medium skillet with butter and honey.
Mix the goat cheese until softened, and spread on the grilled crostini.
Top with some arugula and two slices of figs.
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
Buon Appetito!
Other Italian Appetizer recipes you might like:
- Traditional Bruschetta with Burrata Cheese
- Bruschetta alla Parmigiana
- Italian Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
- The Perfect Aperitivo Board
- Focaccia Bread with Green Olives
- Bruschetta with Caramelized Figs
- Polpette di Melanzane (Eggplant Balls)
- Frittata Roll Ups
- Italian Panelle (Chickpea Fritters)
- Italian Panzerotti
VIDEO RECIPE
Caramelized Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese Crostini
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with these caramelized figs and goat cheese crostini topped with baby arugula, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey
Servings:
8
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Resting Time
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz (225 gr) fresh figs, cut into four slices lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon honey, plus more to drizzle on top
- 10.5 oz (300 gr) goat cheese
- fresh baby arugula
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil, and grill in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until golden on both sides.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter with the honey and add the sliced figs. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Mix the goat cheese until softened, and spread on the grilled crostini.
- Top with some arugula and two slices of figs. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
