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Sweet & DessertIntermediate20 min
Grilled Peach and Hot Honey Crostini
This crostini is a celebration of summer's end, featuring the smoky, sweet flavor of grilled peaches balanced by the creamy tang of goat cheese. A drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme elevate this simple appetizer into a sophisticated, bite-sized dessert or starter. The combination of warm, soft fruit and crisp bread is utterly irresistible.
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Ingredients
- •small baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 16 slices)
- •ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- •tablespoon olive oil
- •oz soft goat cheese (chèvre)
- •tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes)
- •teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- •Pinch of sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium
- 2high heat. Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and toast them for 1 minutes
- 3minutes per side until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- 4Brush the cut side of the peaches with the remaining olive oil. Grill the peaches cut
- 5side down for 3 minutes
- 6minutes until they have distinct grill marks and are slightly softened. Remove from heat and dice into small pieces.
- 7Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon of goat cheese onto each toasted crostini.
- 8Top the goat cheese with a generous spoonful of the warm, diced grilled peaches.
- 9Drizzle the crostini with hot honey and finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect wine pairing, serve this crostini with a slightly chilled, off-dry Riesling or a Moscato d'Asti, as their bright acidity and residual sweetness will complement the peaches and the spicy honey.
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