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Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta combines toasted French bread topped with creamy goat cheese, minced garlic, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. The perfect goat cheese starter when it comes to party finger foods, this easy bruschetta recipe the BEST appetizer when it comes to easy snack ideas.

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Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta

If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, this goat cheese bruschetta recipe is GOLD! I cannot tell you how many times this little finger food treasure kept me company while couch surfing on game days!

We are talking about toasted French bread crostini’s topped with a generous smear of goat cheese, fresh basil ribbons, sliced cherry tomatoes and then topped with a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze.

Heads up, you will eat more than appropriate in a public setting so plan accordingly. They are THAT good!

And no, I am not ashamed.

….Maybe a little ashamed…

Either way, I am not kidding, this is the absolute best finger food you can treat yourself to or serve up for any game day party or holiday get together.

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Best Bruschetta Recipe

So why is this the BEST bruschetta recipe? Why will you love these little goat cheese crostini’s so much?

  • Easy – These goat cheese bruschetta’s are made with just a handful of ingredients. Bread, garlic, olive oil, cheese, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.
  • Fresh ingredients – Most party foods are cheesy dips and heavy sandwiches. These goat cheese crostini’s are small, portable and made with fresh basil and juicy cherry tomatoes. 
  • Perfect party food – Talk about versatile, these bite sized bruschetta’s are perfect for summer parties when tomatoes are in season, game day get togethers as a fresh alternative to dips and saucy meatballs and perfect for the holidays because we have red and green with the tomatoes and basil. It’s the little things.

Goat Cheese Bruschetta Ingredients

  • French Bread – Grab a French baguette from the bakery section of your local grocery store. I usually like to slice my bread on a bit of a diagonal and usually about 1/2 an inch thick. Right or wrong, I also love to use sourdough bread for this bruschetta recipe too.
  • Olive Oil – Flavor.
  • Garlic – Fresh minced garlic brings a strong garlic flavor to the party but you can also use minced garlic in a jar if that works better for you. The garlic flavor will not be as strong but it will definitely save you a bit of time.
  • Goat cheese – In a pinch you could use crumbled goat cheese but grabbing some spreadable goat cheese from the deli section is definitely the best way to go.. and a lot less messy. You can also substitute the goat cheese with feta, cream cheese or sliced mozzarella cheese.
  • Cherry tomatoes – I love using cherry tomatoes in this goat cheese bruschetta recipe because the tomato flavor is richer and more concentrated but feel free to use whatever tomatoes are your favorite.
  • Basil – Fresh flavor.
  • Balsamic Glaze – Tangy, rich and a little bit sweet.

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How Do You Make Bruschetta?

  • Prep & Preheat – Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Move oven rack to top slot.
  • Tomato topping – In a medium bowl, mix chopped cherry tomatoes, sliced basil, olive oil, minced garlic and salt/pepper. Set aside.
  • Slice – Slice baguette on the bias into 1/2 inch discs and place on baking sheet. 
  • Toast – Toast your bread on the top rack for 5-6 minutes or until edges of bread are lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer bread sliced to a serving plate / platter and let cool until you can easily handle them.
  • Top & Drizzle – Once cool, lightly brush one side of bread with olive oil. Spread a dollop of goat cheese on the bread, followed a spoonful of the tomato topping mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

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Pro Tips for Perfect Tomato Bruschetta

  • Olive oil – The olive oil on the bread slices will act like a bit of a barrier to help your Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta bites from getting too soggy from the goat cheese and tomato mixture.
  • Salt – Tomatoes love salt so be sure to taste your cherry tomato mixture before adding it to your baguette slices. You may need more salt than you think.
  • Sliced tomatoes – If you are making this goat cheese bruschetta recipe just for yourself, feel free to just slice your cherry tomatoes in half and add them to your bread slices, if that is easier than mixing all of the ingredients together.
  • Serving – If serving this tomato basil bruschetta recipe at a party, consider serving the bread plain with the goat cheese and tomato topping to the side. Let your guests top their own baguette slices with the cheese and tomato mixture. This will keep the bruschetta fresh.
  • Balsamic Glaze – Balsamic glaze can often be found in the salad dressing aisle of your grocery store or near the vinegar section. 
  • How to slice basil – To easily slice your basil leaves, stack the basil leaves on top of each other and then roll them up tightly, like a cigar. Then slice them thin from one end of the basil roll to the other.

More Easy Appetizers

Enjoy ♥ Heather

Goat Cheese Bruschetta | Goat Cheese Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer to serve at every party. Toasted bread topped with goat cheese, basil, tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Perfect! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com

Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Goat Cheese Bruschetta | Goat Cheese Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer to serve at every party. Toasted bread topped with goat cheese, basil, tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Perfect! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
Cherry Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta combines toasted French bread topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. The perfect goat cheese starter when it comes to party finger foods, this easy bruschetta recipe the BEST appetizer when it comes to easy snack ideas.
Heather
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 20 ea

Ingredients

  • 1 large baguette of French bread sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 4 ounces spreadable goat cheese room temperature for easy spreading
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8-10 basil leaves stacked, rolled and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ounce balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Prep & Preheat - Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Move oven rack to top slot.
  • Tomato topping - In a medium bowl, mix chopped cherry tomatoes, sliced basil, olive oil, minced garlic and salt/pepper. Set aside.
  • Slice - Slice baguette on the bias into 1/2 inch discs and place on baking sheet. 
  • Toast - Toast your bread on the top rack for 5-6 minutes or until edges of bread are lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer bread sliced to a serving plate / platter and let cool until you can easily handle them.
  • Top & Drizzle - Once cool, lightly brush one side of bread with olive oil. Spread a dollop of goat cheese on the bread, followed a spoonful of the tomato topping mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro Tips for Perfect Tomato Bruschetta

  • Olive oil - The olive oil on the bread slices will act like a bit of a barrier to help your tomato bruschetta bites from getting too soggy from the goat cheese and tomato mixture.
  • Salt - Tomatoes love salt so be sure to taste your cherry tomato mixture before adding it to your baguette slices. You may need more salt than you think.
  • Sliced tomatoes - If you are making this goat cheese bruschetta recipe just for yourself, feel free to just slice your cherry tomatoes in half and add them to your bread slices, if that is easier than mixing all of the ingredients together.
  • Serving - If serving this tomato basil bruschetta recipe at a party, consider serving the bread plain with the goat cheese and tomato topping to the side. Let your guests top their own baguette slices with the cheese and tomato mixture. This will keep the bruschetta fresh.
  • Balsamic Glaze - Balsamic glaze can often be found in the salad dressing aisle of your grocery store or near the vinegar section. 
  • How to slice basil - To easily slice your basil leaves, stack the basil leaves on top of each other and then roll them up tightly, like a cigar. Then slice them thin from one end of the basil roll to the other.

Nutrition

Serving: 36ea | Calories: 33.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 1.4mg | Sodium: 43.9mg | Potassium: 1.5mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Update Notes: This post was originally published in May of 2018 but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and tips in January of 2024.

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