Drizzled with honey, this Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini appetizer makes for a flavorful bite to serve at a late-summer gathering.
It’s fig season! Such a joyful time. Fig season is short and sweet — literally.
Figs are succulent, purple bulbs of sweet-tart juice and crunchy little seeds, no bigger than a ping-pong ball.
They’re beautiful little fruits, but they sure don’t last very long. Figs don’t keep more than a couple days after they’re picked.
I first discovered my love for figs a few years ago when my aunt let me taste one of the fruits from the fig tree in her yard.
I’ve always loved fig newton cookies (which are made with a fig jam in the middle) but the real thing is more remarkable.
The year I tried them for the first time, my aunt roasted a bunch of sliced figs, dotted them with goat cheese and drizzled honey over top.
We snacked on these little bites while sipping wine and catching up — I’ll never forget that combo.
The last few years have brought harsher winters that meant fewer figs and a much sadder me.
These Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini are an appetizer of equal caliber.
That same incredible combination is served over top crisp baguette slices, sprinkled with crisp, salty bacon and topped with a sprig of thyme for color and flavor.
Drizzle them with your favorite local honey or a bit of fig syrup.
Served at a late summer party, this two-bite Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini is a stunning and flavorful amuse-bouche that will totally wow your guests.
Serve it with a fig old-fashioned cocktail or a fig sparkler.
Enjoy, and quick! Before fig season is over…
Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
Fig, Goat Cheese, Bacon and Honey Crostini make for a flavorful bite to serve at a late-summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces (approximately 16 slices)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 10 figs, cut into bite-size wedges
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons honey
- sea salt, to taste
- 16 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crisp, but still soft in the middle. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Spread 1/2-1 tablespoon of goat cheese onto each baguette slice. Top with fig wedges and bacon crumbles. Drizzle honey over top. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Top each with a thyme sprig.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2 slicesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 544mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 12g
Megan says
These are so beautiful!
Susannah says
Thank you, Megan! <3
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
I’m definitely trying to eat up all the figs while they’re here! My mom has fig trees so I get a little delivery every time I see her. Love this for a quick, easy but elegant appetizer – simple enough to whip up when friends stop by. Pinned!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
This looks so delicious. The perfect treat for the girls’ wine night!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
All of these ingredients sound so perfect together and look amazing!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Okay this is BEAUTIFUL. And so delicious!!! But — WHERE ARE YOU FINDING FRESH FIGS?! I try every year and since we moved away from the neighbors with the actual fig tree I always come up empty. I go so desperate I actually planted a fig tree. Now we wait 5 years.
Larua says
I love every ingredient individually, I bet this combination is amazing!!