Grilled Peach and Goat Cheese Crostini

Name: Grilled Peach and Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 peaches, halved and pitted; 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 4 oz goat cheese, softened; 2 tbsp honey; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or basil leaves; Olive oil for brushing; Balsamic glaze for drizzling; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Grilled peaches over creamy goat cheese on toasted baguette, drizzled with honey and balsamic.

Total time

25 min

Serves

8

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 8

2 peaches, halved and pitted 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 4 oz goat cheese, softened 2 tbsp honey 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or basil leaves Olive oil for brushing Balsamic glaze for drizzling Salt and black pepper, to taste

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The preparation

8 steps, about 25 minutes start to finish.

01
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02
Brush peach halves with olive oil. Grill cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until caramelized and soft. Remove and slice.
03
Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Grill or toast until golden and crispy.
04
Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese on each crostini.
05
Top with a slice or two of grilled peach.
06
Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze.
07
Garnish with fresh thyme or basil leaves.
08
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

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“Grill the peaches cut-side down until they get real caramelized marks, which plays against the tangy goat cheese. Assemble right before serving so the crostini stay crisp under the toppings.”

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