Goat Cheese Chili Jam Bruschetta (Printable Page)

Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet chili jam for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced into 8 diagonal pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
04 - 4 tablespoons chili jam, store-bought or homemade
05 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
03 - Allow the toasted bread to cool slightly, then spread each slice generously with goat cheese.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/2 tablespoon of chili jam over the cheese on each bruschetta.
05 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while the bread is still slightly warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy bread and creamy cheese hits different when you get the temperature balance right.
  • Chili jam does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you barely need to think about seasoning.
  • Comes together in twenty minutes, which means you can still be a functioning human before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't spread the cheese on bread that's still piping hot or it'll melt into an oily puddle instead of staying creamy and textured.
  • If your chili jam seems too thick straight from the jar, it'll spread better if you let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes.
03 -
  • Softening the goat cheese at room temperature before spreading saves you from accidentally tearing holes in the toast.
  • Toast the bread a couple hours ahead if you want, then add the toppings just before serving so everything stays crisp and the cheese stays creamy.
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