Piquillo Pepper and Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey

A delightful Spanish-inspired snack featuring the sweet and savory combination of piquillo peppers, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of honey.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.61/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1Baguette(sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)

£1.20

0.5cupPiquillo Peppers(drained and roughly chopped)

£1.75

4ouncesGoat Cheese(softened)

£2.50

2tablespoonsHoney(plus more for drizzling)

£0.30

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

1teaspoonFresh Thyme Leaves(optional, for garnish)

£0.50

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£6.45

£1.61 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Brush baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
3.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
4.
While the baguette slices are baking, in a small bowl, gently mix the softened goat cheese with the chopped piquillo peppers, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of honey.
5.
Once the baguette slices are toasted, let them cool slightly.
6.
Spread the goat cheese and piquillo pepper mixture evenly over the toasted baguette slices.
7.
Drizzle with additional honey to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
8.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (110g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

37g

14% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality artisanal goat cheese.

If you don't have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be substituted. Use about 1/4 teaspoon.

Toast the baguette slices ahead of time and assemble the crostini just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.

A sprinkle of sea salt flakes can enhance the sweet and savory flavors.

You can substitute the baguette with other types of bread like a sourdough or ciabatta

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

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