Grilled Peach Crostini Recipe

A crowd-pleasing summer appetizer featuring caramelized grilled peaches, creamy ricotta-goat cheese spread, and golden toasted crostini. Sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for brunches, wine nights, or outdoor gatherings.

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Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Make-Ahead Time (optional prep): 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: crostini

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

Grill or grill pan Outdoor grill or stovetop pan both work
Serrated Bread Knife For clean baguette slices
Pastry brush For brushing olive oil
Mixing bowl To mix the cheese spread
Baking sheet For oven-toasting the crostini
Offset Spatula or Knife For spreading cheese mixture on crostini

Ingredients

1 baguette sliced diagonally, ½-inch thick
3 tablespoon olive oil for brushing crostini
2 garlic cloves halved
sea salt pinch
4 fresh peaches ripe but firm
2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing peaches
2 tablespoon honey for glaze and cheese mix
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for glaze
1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk preferred
4 oz goat cheese softened
2 tablespoon honey (second use)
1 lemon zest only
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
8–10 fresh basil leaves torn
2 tablespoon balsamic glaze to drizzle
¼ cup toasted pine nuts optional
black pepper freshly cracked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
Bake for 8–10 min, flip halfway. Rub warm slices with garlic and sprinkle with sea salt.
Mix ricotta, goat cheese, honey, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Slice peaches, brush with oil, and grill cut-side down for 3–4 minutes per side.
Slice grilled peaches into wedges, drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar.
Spread cheese mixture on crostini, top with peach slices, basil, glaze, nuts, and black pepper.
Serve immediately while crostini are crispy and peaches are slightly warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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