Crostini Aux Figues Et Fromage Bleu Corse (corsican Fig And Blue Cheese Crostini)
Crostini aux Figues et Fromage Bleu Corse, or Corsican Fig and Blue Cheese Crostini, is a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of figs with the tangy flavor of Corsican blue cheese. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for entertaining or as a light snack.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of baguette
- 4 fresh figs, sliced
- 1/2 cup Corsican blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly charred.
- Top each grilled baguette slice with fig slices and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Grill pan Brush for oil
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the crostini as an appetizer for a dinner party or enjoy it as a light snack with a glass of wine.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can also add a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar for an extra layer of flavor.
Cost
$10