Strawberry & Goats Cheese Crostini

Serves 4 as starter or 8 as part of a charcuterie board

Equipment Required: Large flat baking tray

Ingredients:

Half        Baguette

30ml      Olive Oil

200g       Soft and mild goat’s cheese

100g      Strawberries

80g         Walnuts

50ml      Honey

1Tbsp    Chopped basil

                Seasalt

                Black Pepper

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Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 190oC/170oC fan assisted/gas mark 5. Slice the half baguette into 8 pieces and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Place in the oven for 6 minutes on each side and until they are golden and crisp. Remove from oven and leave to cool.                                                     
2. Place the goats’ cheese in a bowl and use a wooden spoon to soften to a spreadable consistency. Slice the strawberries and chop up the walnuts.                                                  

3. Divide the got’s cheese between the crostini and spread onto each piece. Layer over some sliced strawberries and add some chopped walnuts to each one. Finish with some chopped garlic, some seasoning and drizzle with honey.