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Cheese & DairyIntermediate15 min
Bastille Fig and Roquefort Crostini
A sophisticated bite that celebrates the flavors of France, this crostini pairs the sharp, salty tang of genuine Roquefort cheese with the sweet, earthy notes of fig jam and toasted walnuts. The crisp baguette base and drizzle of honey create a perfect balance of texture and taste, making it an ideal appetizer for any celebration.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz Roquefort cheese, crumbled
- •1/4-quality honey
- •1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
- •tablespoon high
- •quality honey
- •Pinch of fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast for 5 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- 3While the crostini are still warm, spread a thin layer of fig jam onto each slice.
- 4Evenly distribute the crumbled Roquefort cheese over the jam.
- 5Return the crostini to the oven for 2 minutes
- 6minutes, just until the cheese begins to soften slightly.
- 7Remove from the oven, sprinkle with toasted walnuts and a few fresh thyme leaves (if using), and finish with a delicate drizzle of honey before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an authentic French pairing, serve this crostini with a glass of Sauternes, a sweet Bordeaux wine, whose honeyed apricot notes beautifully complement the salty Roquefort and sweet fig.
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