Goat Cheese Crostini with Prosciutto, Peaches, Thyme and Honey

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Can we first talk about how beautiful crostinis are? Who knew little bites of crispy bread are the perfect vessel for all sorts of delicious concoctions. If you love making simple, beautiful appetizers, check out these recipes. Try Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey. Explore Goat Cheese and Apricot Crostini with Pistachios and Mint. Don’t miss Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Crostini. Alright! Now we can talk about why these Goat Cheese Crostini are so amazing!

• Simple and quick – Ready in under 20 minutes and no special skills or equipment is needed. Just use a beautiful platter to serve on!
• Perfect for Summer – Peaches are everything right now. They’re sweet, juicy and pair perfectly with the other ingredients.
• Beautiful to serve – The colors and textures are spot on. These could be served at a restaurant!
• Customizable – Easily switch up the fruit or herbs for seasonal variety.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 12 ounce baguette – French, Italian, Rustic, Sourdough will do!
• Olive oil for brushing – nothing fancy here. Any kind will do. The olive oil helps crisp up the bread.
• 4-6 ounces goat cheese – Make sure to get a log of goat cheese and not the crumbles.
• 2 ripe peaches – ugh peaches are so delicious.
• 8 slices prosciutto – love the salty, smoky kick prosciutto offers.
• Flaky salt and black pepper – don’t skip the salt and pepper! They make a huge difference.
• Fresh thyme leaves – The earthiness of thyme is so amazing paired with the fresh ingredients.
• Honey for drizzling – Honey enhances the peaches and balances the salty goat cheese and prosciutto.

Tips for the Best Crostini

• Use room temperature goat cheese for easier spreading and a creamier texture.
• Make sure the peaches are perfectly ripe. The peach should be bright yellow or golden-reddish in color. They should be firm, but give slightly when squeezed. They should smell sweet and have a peach aroma. The stem should be beige or brown, not green.
• Toast just until slightly golden. The edges should be crispy, but the center should still be soft and spongy.
• Always read through the entire recipe before starting and prep the ingredients. This helps prevent mistakes and makes clean up easier.

Make It Your Own

Want to switch things up? Here are a few variations that are equally as delicious.

• Fresh Figs instead of peaches for a late summer or fall twist.
• Ricotta or mascarpone in place of goat cheese for a milder flavor.
• Balsamic glaze instead of honey for a tangy depth. Kiddos lean towards the honey version over the balsamic version. Making both versions would ensure everyone’s taste buds are happy!