Goat Cheese & Chili Jam (Printable Version)

Crispy bread topped with tangy goat cheese and sweet-spicy chili jam

# 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
05 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

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 softened goat cheese.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/2 tablespoon of chili jam over the cheese on each bruschetta.
05 - Top with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while the bread is still slightly warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The contrast between warm, crispy bread and cool, creamy cheese is genuinely addictive and takes seconds to master.
  • Chili jam brings unexpected depth—sweet, spicy, complex—that makes people ask what's in it the moment they taste it.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the bread halfway through toasting—uneven crisping means uneven texture and some pieces won't have that satisfying crunch.
  • The magic happens when the bread is still warm but the cheese is cool and creamy; timing this right makes all the difference between good and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Don't spread the cheese too thin—a generous layer makes the eating experience feel more luxurious and balances the spicy jam better.
  • If your goat cheese is cold straight from the fridge, grate it with a box grater instead of spreading, and it'll warm into creaminess on the hot toast.
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