Inspired by myrecipes.com
1 18-inch French baguette, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4-6 oz. fig jam
1/2 cup toasted pecan or walnut pieces
4 oz. herbed chèvre/goat cheese
On thin baguette slices, smear scant teaspoon of fig jam – no need to cover entire surface – and top with teaspoon of herbed goat cheese. If you have plain goat cheese, just top it with your favorite herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil and/or tarragon. Toast pecans and press several pieces on top of the jam and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, until crostini bubble slightly but before cheese browns.
Serve as appetizer, passed hors d’oeuvre or along with charcuterie board. They also make an excellent midnight snack. Four ingredients, a little assembly time and a quick trip through the oven results in unique, impressive and tasty bites.
