Hot Honey Goat Cheese Crostini (Print Version)

Toasted baguette with creamy goat cheese and sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect appetizer in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices (about 16 slices)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Hot Honey

04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjusted to taste

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or thyme, finely chopped
07 - Flaky sea salt to taste

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 15 to 20 seconds in the microwave or over low heat until just warm and fragrant. Stir and let sit for one minute to allow flavors to infuse.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
05 - Drizzle each crostini generously with the warm honey mixture.
06 - Top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately while crostini are still warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The flavor balance hits every note: creamy, crunchy, sweet, spicy, and just a little salty if you use the flaky sea salt.
  • You can prep the cheese mixture and hot honey ahead, then assemble right before guests arrive so everything stays crisp.
  • It works for casual weeknight snacking or fancy entertaining, and people always ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • Let the toasts cool for a minute or two before spreading the cheese, or the heat will melt it into a runny mess instead of a clean layer.
  • Warm the honey just until it loosens, not until it bubbles, or the pepper flakes can turn bitter and the honey loses its floral sweetness.
  • Assemble these no more than 10 minutes before serving so the toast stays crunchy and does not absorb moisture from the cheese.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette evenly so all the pieces toast at the same rate and look uniform on the platter.
  • If the goat cheese is too tangy for your taste, increase the cream cheese ratio to 6 oz cream cheese and 2 oz goat cheese for a milder spread.
  • For a smoky twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese mixture or drizzle a little smoked honey instead of regular.
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