National Wine Day Fig & Walnut Crostini

This elegant crostini is designed to be the perfect companion to a glass of fine wine, celebrating National Wine Day with a sophisticated blend of flavors. The creamy, slightly tangy goat cheese is beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the fig jam and the earthy crunch of the toasted walnuts. It's a simple yet luxurious appetizer that elevates any wine-tasting experience.

Cheese & Dairy

Ingredients

baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
oz soft goat cheese (chèvre)
1/4 cup fig jam or preserves
1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Toast the crostini for 8 minutes
minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each toasted crostini base.
Top the goat cheese with a small dollop of fig jam and sprinkle with the chopped toasted walnuts.
Finish by garnishing with fresh thyme leaves and a tiny pinch of sea salt and pepper before serving.

Chef's Tip & Pairing

For an exceptional pairing, serve this crostini with a medium-bodied, fruit-forward red wine like a Pinot Noir or a dry, crisp white wine such as a Sancerre. To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake alongside the crostini for the last 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

From the Tini Crostini Collection