Goat Cheese & Granny Smith Crostini with Hot Honey
Crispy baguette slices layered with tangy goat cheese, tart Granny Smith apple, and a drizzle of hot honey — the ultimate chic party appetizer with apéro energy.
Ingredients
Crostini Base
- 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Topping
- 6 ounces goat cheese softened
- 1 Granny Smith apple thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
- Fresh thyme leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with olive oil and bake for 5–7 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Spread a layer of goat cheese on each crostini while still slightly warm.
- Top with thin slices of Granny Smith apple.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey.
- Finish with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Shortcut: use pre-toasted crostini from the store. Swap pear slices for the apple if you want it sweeter. Toddler tip: skip the hot honey and drizzle with plain honey instead. These are best served fresh, but you can prep the toasted crostini and goat cheese spread a few hours in advance. Fancy-feeling food for fried people.