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Creamy Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Fig Jam and Prosciutto

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring whipped goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and salty prosciutto on toasted baguette slices, perfect for entertaining or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fresh plain goat cheese, room temperature
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream (full-fat)
  • 1/3 cup fig jam (about 110 grams)
  • 6 to 8 thin slices prosciutto (about 100 grams), torn or sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small baguette or about 12 slices rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing bread
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional), a few sprigs for garnish or mixed into cheese
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Brush each slice lightly with extra virgin olive oil on both sides. Arrange on a baking sheet or grill pan.
  2. Toast the bread in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) or on a grill pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crunchy outside but slightly tender inside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine room-temperature goat cheese with 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to whip until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable. Add more cream if needed.
  4. Season the whipped cheese with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Fold in finely chopped fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary if desired.
  5. Spread a generous dollop of whipped goat cheese on each toasted bread slice. Top with a spoonful of fig jam, then add a piece of torn prosciutto. Arrange on a serving platter.
  6. Optionally, drizzle a little olive oil over the assembled bruschetta or sprinkle with extra fresh herbs for added flavor and color.

Notes

Use room-temperature goat cheese for easier whipping. Toast bread until golden but not burnt. If fig jam is too thick, warm slightly for easier spreading. Tear prosciutto into small pieces for easy bites. Whip cheese while bread toasts to save time. Store whipped cheese in airtight container up to 3 days. Toast bread fresh for best crunch.

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Keywords: bruschetta, goat cheese, fig jam, prosciutto, appetizer, easy, quick, party snack

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