Peach Honey Toast (Print-Friendly Version)
Crunchy toast gets piled with goat cheese, ripe peaches, honey, and a touch of basil for a bright and easy summertime starter.
# Ingredients List:
→ Base
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Slice up a big baguette into about 24 thick rounds, each close to 2/3 inch.
→ Topping
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Chop up 4 juicy peaches (get rid of the pits first), dice them nice and small—about 1/4 inch.
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Thinly slice or roll-cut half a cup of fresh basil leaves.
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One clove garlic, mince it up real fine.
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Finely dice a third cup of red onion.
→ Cheese & Garnish
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Four ounces of plain chèvre (goat cheese)
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Drizzle over a tablespoon of the best extra-virgin olive oil you’ve got
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Spoon on a teaspoon of honey
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Grab your toasts and line them up on a pretty platter. Splash each one with just a bit of honey and olive oil. Best enjoyed fresh right at room temp.
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Take the cooled bread slices and swipe a teaspoon of goat cheese on each. Next, lay a spoonful of peach mix on top.
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Dump the peaches, basil, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir things up so everything gets coated and friendly.
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Put the oven broiler on high. Set your baguette slices on a baking pan and pop them under the broiler for about 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye out so they just get toasty brown. Let them cool off on the counter.
# Helpful Hints:
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Want something different? Swap in cherries, plums, nectarines, or apricots for the peaches.
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Making it vegan? Pick your favorite plant-based cream cheese and use agave instead of honey.
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Need it gluten-free? Reach for certified gluten-free bread or your top gluten-free crackers.
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Don’t love goat cheese? Ricotta or cream cheese are awesome swaps and taste a bit lighter.