Description
A delightful appetizer that balances sweet peaches with creamy goat cheese and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or sourdough loaf, sliced
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (or ricotta or feta)
- 2 tbsp honey (or balsamic glaze)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice baguette into 1/2-inch slices and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast bread in a skillet, grill pan, or under broiler until golden.
- Spread goat cheese on each piece of warm toasted bread.
- Top with fresh peach slices.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best texture, toast the bread just before assembly. Keep peach slices uniform for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peach, bruschetta, summer appetizer, easy recipe, goat cheese, fresh basil