Cheesy Strawberry & Basil Bruschetta (Basil Olive Oil, Strawberry White Balsamic Vinegar)

Bruschetta toast is useful as a base for many snacks and appetizers. This version is so pretty and tastes just as good as it looks.

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What you will need:

  • 1-2 cups sliced strawberries

  • enfuso strawberry white balsamic vinegar

  • honey

  • baguette

  • enfuso basil olive oil (can substitute extra virgin olive oil)

  • chevre goat cheese

  • optional, ricotta or cream cheese

  • fresh basil

  • optional, fresh ground pepper

Marinate your strawberries. 1 cup will top 6-8 pieces of toast.

  • Coat sliced strawberries in enfuso strawberry white balsamic vinegar.

  • Add a generous drizzle of honey and set aside to marinade.

Make your bruschetta toast.

  • Preheat oven to 375 convection bake or 385 regular bake.

  • Cut a baguette into 1/2 inch slices and lay the slices out on a baking sheet.

  • Brush each slice liberally with enfuso basil olive oil. You can use flavored olive oils to create a variety of bases for different recipes. I used basil since it is a "perfect pairing" with strawberries.

  • Bake the slices until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges. Watch them carefully as they can overcook quickly. It should only take about 5 minutes in the oven.

Prep your cheese.

  • I love chevre goat cheese. You can use it as is, or make it a little milder and more spreadable by adding a little sour cream or ricotta. In either case, whip it up so it will spread nicely.

  • Then stir in some finely chopped fresh basil.

Reduce your sauce. (This step is optional as you can use the sauce as it is, but a bit of reduction will intensive the flavor and make it really stick each to slice without making it soggy.)

  • Your marinated strawberries will make a sauce.

  • Drain the sauce and cook it in a non stick pan for about 1 minute adding extra enfuso strawberry balsamic if needed until you have nice thick liquid for drizzling on the toast.

Assemble the ingredients.

  • Spread the goat cheese on the toast.

  • Layer on strawberry slices.

  • Top with bits of basil.

  • Drizzle with the reduced sauce.

  • Optional. For bit of of a kick, add fresh ground pepper.

Substitutions:

  • Try this with other cheeses like sliced brie or warmed & softened gorgonzola.

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