Fig and Goat Cheese Toasts

Name: Fig and Goat Cheese Toasts
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) loaf country bread or 2 baguettes, halved, and sliced crosswise 3/8-inch thick; 1 (8.5-ounce) jar good fig spread, such as Dalmatia (see Cook's Note); 8 ounces plain creamy cheese, such as goat cheese, cream cheese, or ricotta; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 ripe fresh figs, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise; Microgreens; Syrupy balsamic vinegar

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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1 (1-pound) loaf country bread or 2 baguettes, halved, and sliced crosswise 3/8-inch thick

1 (8.5-ounce) jar good fig spread, such as Dalmatia (see Cook's Note)

8 ounces plain creamy cheese, such as goat cheese, cream cheese, or ricotta

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 ripe fresh figs, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise

Microgreens

Syrupy balsamic vinegar

Directions

Toast the bread in a toaster and while it is still warm, spread the fig spread on each slice to cover it entirely. Place the cheese in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, until it's creamy and spreadable. Spread a layer of the cheese on the fig spread, leaving the edges of the fig spread visible. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cut each toast crosswise to make appetizers that will be easy to eat. Place a fig slice on each piece, top with a few microgreens, and drizzle lightly with the balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

Cook’s Note

I prefer fig spread, which has less sugar than fig jam or fig preserves, but of course you can use either. Choose a fig spread that is quite thick or it will be hard to spread the goat cheese on top.