Best 8 Crostini With Gorgonzola And Figs Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than crostini with gorgonzola and figs. This classic Italian dish is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. With a crispy baguette, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and sweet, juicy figs, these crostini are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your guests.

Our collection of crostini recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences. From classic combinations like prosciutto and arugula to more unique pairings like goat cheese and roasted red peppers, there's something for everyone. And with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos, you'll be able to create these delicious appetizers with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of crostini with gorgonzola and figs. Your taste buds will thank you!

**Here are some additional details about the recipes in the article:**

* **Crostini with Gorgonzola and Figs:** This classic recipe pairs sweet figs with creamy gorgonzola cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

* **Crostini with Prosciutto and Arugula:** This simple yet elegant appetizer combines salty prosciutto with peppery arugula, topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

* **Crostini with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers:** This vegetarian-friendly crostini features creamy goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and a balsamic glaze, creating a sweet and savory combination.

* **Crostini with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche:** This luxurious appetizer features smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and capers, creating a sophisticated and flavorful bite.

* **Crostini with Brie and Apple:** This sweet and savory crostini pairs creamy brie cheese with thinly sliced apples and a drizzle of honey, creating a delightful combination of flavors.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make crostini. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with these delightful appetizers!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GORGONZOLA CROSTINI



Gorgonzola Crostini image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices
3 ounces Gorgonzola crumbles, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle Gorgonzola on baguette slices. Sprinkle nuts over each. Drizzle each slice lightly with honey.

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION & GORGONZOLA CROSTINI



Fig, Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Crostini image

A friend gave me this recipe about 10 years ago. I tweaked it a little. It's always a hit when I make it for special occasions and parties. I always double and sometimes triple the recipe depending on how many guests. Also, I make the fig jam ahead of time and sometimes caramelize the onions the day before. That's a real time...

Provided by Cheryl DeQuattro

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

JAM
1 c black mission figs
1 tsp lemon juice, fresh
2 c water
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 dash(es) salt
ONIONS
2 c sliced onions
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
REMAINING INGREDIENTS
1/2 c (4 ounces) gorgonzola cheese. feta or any other soft pungent cheese can be substituded
24 lb diagonally cut french or ciabatta bread, toasted
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. To make jam, remove stems from figs and put in food processor along with the lemon juice and coarsely chop. Put the fig mixture, 2 cups of water, syrup and salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. This can be done ahead of time or the day before. Cool completely.
  • 2. Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Add onions, vinegar, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 25 minutes more or until onions are golden brown stirring occasionally. While onions cook, add 1/2 cup of water a little at a time as needed to keep onions from sticking to the pan.
  • 3. Spread 1 teaspoon of Gorgonzola over each slice of toasted bread. Top each with 1 teaspoon of caramelized onions and 1 teaspoon of fig jam.
  • 4. Sprinkle each with the chopped parsley. Can be placed in a warm oven till ready to serve.

CROSTINI WITH FIGS, GORGONZOLA, HONEY AND WALNUTS



Crostini with Figs, Gorgonzola, Honey and Walnuts image

Crostini With Figs, Gorgonzola, Honey & Walnuts is a delicious, yet simple to prepare appetizer, full of great flavor!

Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Categories     Appetizer

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 TBSP olive oil
1 small, long baguette
6 ounces creamy gorgonzola cheese (, coarsely crumbled)
2/3 cup walnuts (, toasted, coarsely chopped)
4 ripe figs (, thinly sliced, crosswise (optional))
3 TBSP honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Using a pastry brush, lightly baste the baguette slices with the olive oil. Place slices in oven, and bake till baguette slices are a golden color, about 8 minutes. (You can also toast the slices a day ahead. Cool, then store them at room temperature in a covered container.)
  • Toss the gorgonzola, along with the toasted walnuts (that have cooled to room temperature) in a small bowl. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the prepared baguette slices and press slightly to adhere.Return baguette slices to baking sheet. Bake in oven until the cheese melts (about 6-8 minutes).
  • Arrange the warm crostini on a platter. Top each slice with a thin slice of fig. Drizzle with the honey and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 crostini, Calories 98 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Sugar 3 g

PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI AND FRESH FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA



Prosciutto Crostini and Fresh Figs with Gorgonzola image

If you can't find lemon thyme, use small, fresh basil leaves instead.

Yield makes 20 of each hors d¿oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 baguette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature
1/4 pound prosciutto, very thinly sliced and torn into bite-size pieces
Fresh lemon thyme, for garnish
10 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
Fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cut the baguette into 20 slices (each about 1/4 inch thick); transfer to a baking sheet. Brush the tops with oil. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cool, then spoon 1 teaspoon cheese onto each round. Top with prosciutto; garnish with lemon thyme.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese onto each fig half; garnish with tarragon.

PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI AND FRESH FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA



Prosciutto Crostini and Fresh Figs with Gorgonzola image

Creamy Gorgonzola tops fresh figs and crostini with prosciutto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 20 of each hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 baguette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature
1/4 pound prosciutto, very thinly sliced and torn into bite-size pieces
Fresh lemon thyme, for garnish
10 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
Fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Cut baguette into 20 slices (each about 1/4 inch thick); transfer to a baking sheet. Brush tops with oil. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • When bread is cool enough to handle, spoon 1 teaspoon cheese onto each round. Arrange a piece of prosciutto next to cheese; garnish with lemon thyme.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese onto each fig half; garnish with tarragon.

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA AND FIGS



Crostini with Gorgonzola and Figs image

Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Broil     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Fig     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 1/3-inch-thick baguette slices
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces), room temperature
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
3 large fresh ripe figs, cut into thin wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on 1 side.
  • Mash crumbled Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon butter in small bowl until smooth. Spread Gorgonzola mixture evenly over untoasted side of baguette slices. Top with figs. Drizzle oil over figs. Broil until Gorgonzola mixture bubbles around edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer crostini to platter and serve.

SIMPLE CROSTINI



Simple Crostini image

Crostini are perfect spooned high with your pick of toppings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette (8 to 10 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 60 slices)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND FIG JAM



Crostini With Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam image

Make and share this Crostini With Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried black figs (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash salt
cooking spray
2 cups vertically sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (optional)
1/2 cup gorgonzola, softened
1 loaf French baguette, toasted and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave

Steps:

  • To prepare jam, remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped.
  • Place fig mixture, 2 cups water, syrup, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool completely.
  • To prepare onions, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add onion, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • While onion cooks, add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup at a time, to keep onion from sticking to pan.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon onion mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 402.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh figs. This will ensure that they are sweet and juicy.
  • Roast the figs before assembling the crostini. This will help to caramelize the sugars and intensify their flavor.
  • Use a good quality gorgonzola cheese. A creamy, flavorful gorgonzola will pair perfectly with the roasted figs.
  • Serve the crostini warm. This will help to melt the gorgonzola cheese and make the crostini extra delicious.

Conclusion:

Crostini with Gorgonzola and Figs is a simple but elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet figs, creamy gorgonzola, and crispy crostini is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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