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Easy, simple and delicious strawberry basil crostini. The perfect appetizer for your spring and summer tables! Juicy, fruity strawberries meet savory goat cheese, meet fresh basil. A flavor explosion in every bite! And the best part? This is a super quick appetizer to put together, ideal for entertaining!

One of my favorite meals of all time is just a table full of appetizers. It’s such a fun way to get bites of a lot of different flavors, and everyone can decide how little (or how much!) they want to eat! A few weeks ago I shared super delicious Fig, Brie & Prosciutto Rolls, which are another easy recipe for an appetizer party! And today’s recipe are these seriously delicious Strawberry Basil Crostini. I love mixing sweet and savory flavors, and these appetizers are a perfect mix of sweet from the fruit and savory from the cheese! Your guests will never want cocktail hour to end!

I’m so excited to serve these crostini at spring picnics, summer brunches and Mother’s Day! Can I tell you a secret though – I’m not usually a fan of goat cheese. Or stronger cheeses in general. But in these, I’m obsessed. I use cream cheese mixed with the goat cheese to soften the flavor, and it’s beyond delicious. With the strawberries and basil – total perfection! But honestly I also ate the leftovers with crackers!

By the way, I just grabbed this beautiful white serving platter, and it’s on sale right now! I love that it’s simple enough that I can serve basically anything on it! And at a great price too!

How To Make Strawberry Basil Crostini:

Step 1: First, let’s make the easy balsamic reduction! Balsamic reductions sound fancy but they’re soooo easy! By cooking the balsamic vinegar, we cook out most of the acidity, and are left with a delicious syrup. A tiny bit of honey helps to sweeten it a touch too.

Pour the balsamic and honey into a saucepan over medium heat, and let it cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened. You can make balsamic reduction in advance, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge! It’s good for a few months!

Step 2: Combine the goat cheese and cream cheese! You want them to both be soft for spreading, and if you need to soften them a bit more you can do it in the microwave on 10 second increments.

Step 3: Slice and toast your bread! Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t get too crispy! Meanwhile, slice strawberries and basil. Did you know? You can roll up basil leaves, to make them quicker to slice! The less we chop the basil, the more herb flavor will be left. (If your cutting board is green after chopping, it means all that delicious flavor is left on your cutting board!)

Step 4: Assemble! Spread the goat cheese mixture onto each slice of bread, top with strawberries and basil, and drizzle with balsamic reduction!

And that’s it! You’re just four super easy steps away from easy and flavorful strawberry basil crostini!

Strawberry Basil Crostini

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• Author: Kirsten Bell
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 5 Minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 12 Servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Cooking

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Description

Easy, simple and delicious strawberry basil crostini. Fresh strawberries, savory goat cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction.

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon Honey

A fresh baguette4 oz herb and garlic goat cheese, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
12 strawberries, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened. Allow to cool completely.

Combine the goat cheese and cream cheese in a medium bowl with a spatula. Slice the baguette, and toast in the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes if you’d like the bread to be toasty, but keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Spread each piece of bread with a generous amount of the cheese, and top with the sliced strawberries and basil. Drizzle the balsamic blaze over each piece just before serving.

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Notes

Balsamic reduction can be made ahead of time, and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few months!