Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Print-Friendly)

Crispy bread meets creamy cheese and spicy honey in this elegant appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch slices (about 16 slices)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Hot Honey

04 - ¼ cup honey
05 - ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes, adjusted to taste

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives or thyme, finely chopped
07 - Flaky sea salt to taste

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 15–20 seconds in the microwave or over low heat until just warm and fragrant. Stir and let sit for one minute to infuse flavors.
04 - Spread an even layer of cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice, then drizzle generously with warm hot honey.
05 - Top each crostini with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 25 minutes of total time from prep to serving.
  • The hot honey drizzle provides a trendy and delicious flavor contrast.
  • Completely vegetarian and easily adaptable for different dietary needs.
02 -
  • The hot honey can be made ahead of time and stored in a glass jar for up to one week.
  • Check all ingredient labels if you have milk or wheat allergies; the recipe contains both.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes between ½ and 1 teaspoon depending on your preferred spice level.
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