Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Printable)

Golden toasted baguette with smooth goat cheese spread and spicy honey glaze

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 16 half-inch pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cheese Spread

03 - 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
04 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey

07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh thyme or microgreens

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange baguette slices on the prepared sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
03 - Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
05 - In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm honey and red pepper flakes together for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to infuse.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
07 - Drizzle warm hot honey over each crostini.
08 - Top with fresh thyme or microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours preparing when honestly, you'll have them ready in 25 minutes flat.
  • The sweet and spicy honey combination is addictive in a way that keeps people reaching for just one more bite.
02 -
  • Cold crostini will feel soggy within 20 minutes, so assemble them just before serving, not hours ahead like you might with other appetizers.
  • The honey needs to be warm but not piping hot, or it can overwhelm the delicate cheese flavors and make the whole thing taste like spicy candy.
03 -
  • A slightly stale baguette is genuinely better than a fresh one because it toasts crispier and doesn't get tough when you bite through it.
  • Mix your cheeses until they're completely smooth and pale, because any lumps will spread unevenly and some bites will taste rich while others taste plain.
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