Strawberry Cheesecake Delight Crostini

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 16 slices)
• •tablespoons olive oil
• •oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened
• •tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
• •cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• •tablespoon granulated sugar
• •teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• •fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat 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 for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and let cool.
3. 3While the bread toasts, prepare the strawberry topping. In a small bowl, combine the quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss and let the mixture macerate for at least 10 minutes.
4. 4In a separate small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese with 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth and creamy.
5. 5To assemble, spread a generous layer of the honey
6. 6goat cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini.
7. 7Top the cheese with a spoonful of the macerated strawberries, drizzle lightly with extra honey, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil chiffonade. Serve immediately.