This one is creamy Goat Cheese Crostini The recipe is the perfect 10 minute appetizer that delivers delicious flavor every time! Drizzle with fruity fig jam and savory prosciutto for the ultimate salty-sweet treat this holiday season!
Why You'll Love These Crostini Breads with Goat Cheese
If you love Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, these easy goat cheese crostini with ham are just what you need.
- Fast. You only need 20 minutes to have these homemade crostinis on the table.
- Versatile. Switch things up a notch with leftover sourdough, baked brie, tart apples, and crunchy pistachios.
- Italian style. Crostini is a classic Italian appetizer, but my combination of sweet and savory makes this recipe unique.
- perfect for holidays. These easy fig and ham crostini will make your holiday dinner feel extra special.
Recipe ingredients
Savory ham and tangy goat cheese accentuate the sweetness of the fig jam. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.
- Whole Wheat French Bread—— You can also buy pre-baked sliced bread to save time.
- olive oil- Avocado oil also works.
- fresh garlic – Feel free to use roasted garlic or marinara sauce instead.
- Goat cheese – I prefer plain cheese, but ash or herbed goat cheese is a good substitute.
- Fig Jam – I usually choose organic or sugar-free, but add your favorite!
- Ham- You can use salami if you prefer.
- Thyme – This is an optional decoration, but you can skip it.
What goat cheese should I use?
High-moisture goat cheese is best for making crostini because it's easier to spread. The texture is soft and creamy, almost like softened cream cheese. On the other hand, other types of goat cheese are crumbly, dry, and difficult to spread evenly.
How to Make Ham and Fig Goat Cheese Crostini
The goat cheese crostini was golden, freshly toasted, and the toppings were layered just right to keep everything from falling apart. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.
- Toast. Preheat broiler to high. Spread sliced bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until top is lightly golden.
- Make it garlicky. Rub the garlic on each slice of bread as if you were trying to grate it. You want some of the garlic to stick to the bread like a spread.
- Add cheese. Using a knife, gently spread goat cheese onto each slice of garlic bread.
- Serve. Top with fig jam and a small piece of prosciutto. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Crostini Bread and Variations
This goat cheese crostini recipe is perfect for serving a crowd, especially if you want to use up different types of jam and leftover bread.
- Spray them. Save time by spraying sliced bread with cooking spray instead of drizzling it with olive oil.
- Prepare a crostini bar. If you don’t want to assemble all the crostinis, toast the bread and serve with all the toppings on the side. Everyone can prepare their own appetizer.
- Make it fruitier. Add a small slice of fresh peach, green apple, or dried apricot to each crostini to enhance the natural sweetness of fig jam.
- Replace with jam. Apricot, apple and black cherry jams or preserves are great alternatives to fig jam.
- Go crazy. Sprinkle the assembled crostinis with chopped pistachios, walnuts, or candied pecans for a crunchier, nuttier texture.
- Bake in batches. Do not crowd the baking sheet when baking bread. They need space between them so they become nice and golden. Place all slices on two baking sheets and bake at the same time, or bake in batches.
- Exchange bread. If you don't want to use whole wheat French bread, toasted focaccia, baguette, and sourdough are great bases for this crostini.
- French style hits your face. Skip the goat cheese and spread the melted butter over the bread Baked Brie Cheese for an extra European touch.
- Add herbs. Stir 1-2 teaspoons of dried rosemary, thyme, or dill into goat cheese to infuse every bite with vanilla flavor.
Can I do this ahead of time?
Unfortunately, no. This goat cheese crostini recipe is best the day it’s made. If made ahead of time, the toast will become soft from the moisture in the cheese. This means no more austerity. For best results, stick to the same day as your party.
More Appetizer Recipes to Try
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This Fig Goat Cheese Crostini recipe paired with salty ham is a sweet and savory 20-minute holiday appetizer.
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Place French bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil on one side. Place in oven and bake for 5-6 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
- Remove bread from oven. Peel a clove of garlic and rub the clove onto each slice of bread.
- Next, spread the softened goat cheese evenly over the bread.
- Top with a dollop of fig jam and finish with a small piece of prosciutto. Serve!
