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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Name: Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: ½ cup balsamic vinegar; 12 slices Italian bread; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound strawberries, washed and diced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving; 1 cup goat cheese, room temperature; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Rating: 4.75 stars

114 Ratings
82 Reviews
30 Photos

The way the tangy, slightly salty goat cheese works with the syrupy, balsamic-coated strawberries and crispy, charred bread is a thing of beauty.

By Chef John

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 slices

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup balsamic vinegar
12 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound strawberries, washed and diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
1 cup goat cheese, room temperature
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

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Step 2

Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 3

Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 4

Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 5

Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

Cook's Note:

You can toast the bread under the broiler instead of on a grill if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

303.4 calories; protein 12.3g 25% DV; carbohydrates 29.9g 10% DV; fat 15.2g 23% DV; cholesterol 29.9mg 10% DV; sodium 460.1mg 18% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (82)

Most helpful positive review

missyv225

05/10/2014

Let me make this perfectly clear....I Don't like goat cheese, too earthy. I don't like strawberries, too many little seeds to get caught in my teeth. I don't like Balsamic vinegar, too strong, and you want me to reduce it as well....PLEASE. I DO like this recipe, exactly as posted....go figure. Read More

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(49)

Most helpful critical review

Randeel

03/13/2013

I had some goat cheese that I wanted to use so I tried this recipe. It might have been better on bread but I mounded the goat cheese on a serving plate then drizzled the strawberry mix over the cheese and served it with crackers. I liked the flavors but my guests were ho-hum about this presentation. Read More

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(8)

114 Ratings

5 star values: 91
4 star values: 20
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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missyv225

05/10/2014

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(49)

Sasha

08/23/2012

I have made this using basil instead of the thyme and its amazing!!! People always ask me for the recipe. Read More

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(38)

TEENULA

07/25/2012

I changed this a little although I'm sure it would still deserve 5 stars as written. This made an extremely good dessert for my Sunday dinner. I used a frozen pound cake (thawed) instead of oiled bread and only broiled it on one side for one minute. However I followed all the rest of the recipe. Everyone at the dinner loved it even one person who HATES balsamic vinegar!!! Read More

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(35)

Beckleswithfreckles

11/25/2012

Tastes fan-freakin'-tastic. The saucy cut-up fruit does not travel well. Wait til it's the last possible moment to mix it up. Read More

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(22)

Tina Foley

09/30/2012

Good. I had some trouble reducing the vinegar it turned hard fast. But the flavors came together well in the end. Read More

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(18)

Jennifer Sweet Newman

11/07/2012

This is outstanding!!! I am afraid of our grill so I toasted the bread in the oven but otherwise followed the directions exactly. It got rave reviews even by the kids. Definitely one of my new favorites. Read More

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(14)

angjimtac

08/07/2013

These are amazing!! We took the advice of another and used basil instead of thyme. My kids 12 & 7 ask for these daily and even the picky hubs likes them too. Thanks for the great recipe! Read More

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sanzoe

06/12/2013

I enjoyed this but thought the thyme was a little overpowering for my taste. I am going to make again using basil. The flavor is really great with the tanginess and the sweet from the vinegar, cheese, and strawberry. Read More

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Randeel

03/13/2013

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Nutritional Information

Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 303.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 25 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 42 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 36 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 75 %

folate: 24 %

calcium: 16 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 18 %

thiamin: 23 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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missyv225

05/10/2014

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Sasha

08/23/2012

I have made this using basil instead of the thyme and its amazing!!! People always ask me for the recipe.

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(38)

TEENULA

07/25/2012

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(35)

Beckleswithfreckles

11/25/2012

Tastes fan-freakin'-tastic. The saucy cut-up fruit does not travel well. Wait til it's the last possible moment to mix it up.

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(22)

Tina Foley

09/30/2012

Good. I had some trouble reducing the vinegar it turned hard fast. But the flavors came together well in the end.

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(18)

Jennifer Sweet Newman

11/07/2012

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(14)

angjimtac

08/07/2013

These are amazing!! We took the advice of another and used basil instead of thyme. My kids 12 & 7 ask for these daily and even the picky hubs likes them too. Thanks for the great recipe!

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(12)

sanzoe