Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Printable)

Golden baguette slices spread with creamy goat cheese and topped with warm honey infused with red pepper flakes for a sweet-spicy finish.

# 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

# How to make it:

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. Remove and 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 with red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to infuse.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
07 - Drizzle hot honey over each crostini.
08 - Garnish with fresh thyme or microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you've got this done in 25 minutes flat.
  • That sweet-spicy-creamy combination hits different and somehow works whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a Tuesday night.
  • You can tweak the heat level to match whoever's eating, so nobody feels left out.
02 -
  • Don't make the cheese spread too far ahead or it'll separate slightly in the fridge—mix it fresh or just before assembly for the best texture.
  • The honey needs to be warm when you drizzle it or it won't coat properly and the flavors won't meld together the way they should.
03 -
  • A microwave works just as well as a saucepan for the honey and is honestly easier cleanup when you're busy.
  • If your goat cheese is cold and crumbly, let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before mixing with the cream cheese, or your spread will taste grainy.
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