Fig Jam Crostinis with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Basil
These Fig Jam Crostinis with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Basil are a simple and quick 15 minute appetizer that is perfect for the holidays!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (about 21 inches)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- coarse salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 4 ounces plain goat cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 small jar of fig jam (you need about 1 cup)
- slices of prosciutto (about 12 slices or more)
- leaves of fresh basil (about 1 cup)
Instructions
Prepping the Crostini Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch pieces. I like to cut mine at an angle.
- Brush each piece with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake on a baking sheet in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is lightly browned and crisp.
- When they are done, let cool completely.
Putting the Crostinis Together:
- Basically you need: 1 tbsp goat cheese, 1 tbsp fig jam, 1/2 slice of prosciutto and 1 basil leaf per crostini.
- Spread on about 1 tbsp goat cheese.
- Then spread on about 1 tbsp fig jam.
- Roll together 1/2 slice of prosciutto with 1 basil leaf, and place it on top of the fig jam.
- Serve immediately! Enjoy!