Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Printable)

Crispy bread slices layered with tangy goat cheese blend and drizzled with warm spicy honey for an irresistible sweet-heat bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices (about 16 slices)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Hot Honey

04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or thyme, finely chopped
07 - Flaky sea salt to taste

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese, mixing until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm for 15 to 20 seconds in the microwave or over low heat until fragrant. Stir and let sit for one minute to infuse.
05 - Spread a layer of the goat cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
06 - Drizzle each crostini generously with the infused hot honey.
07 - Top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Irresistible Flavor Profile: The tang of the goat cheese perfectly complements the spicy-sweet kick of the infused honey.
  • Quick and Easy: With only 15 minutes of prep, you can serve a gourmet-style appetizer without spending hours in the kitchen.
  • Crowd Pleaser: Naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable, these bites are always a hit at any party or family gathering.
02 -
  • Optimal Infusion: Letting the warm honey sit with the red pepper flakes for at least a minute is key to developing a consistent heat throughout the drizzle.
  • Crunch Factor: Keep a close eye on the baguette slices during the last few minutes of baking to ensure they reach a perfect golden-brown without burning.
  • Easy Spreading: Use a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a decorative swirl in the cheese before drizzling the honey.
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