This fruity strawberry bruschetta with a creamy goat cheese spread is an easy summer appetizer for your next party. A tangy balsamic reduction drizzle and fresh basil make them irresistibly refreshing!
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe
They’re super easy for weeknights but impressive enough for gatherings.
- Perfect for summer. Sweet, juicy strawberries and fresh basil keep these bite-sized appetizers light and refreshing.
- Great for leftovers. You can use leftover fruit salsa, focaccia, or sourdough to make these bruschettas.
- Beginner-friendly. If you don’t want to turn on the oven, use pre-sliced toasted bread for a fail-proof appetizer.
- Fancy but easy. Goat cheese and homemade balsamic reduction take this simple recipe to the next level.
What You’ll Need
Tangy goat cheese and balsamic reduction add brightness to every bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
For the Strawberry Bruschetta:
- Strawberries – They need to be fresh strawberries. Frozen ones soften too much when thawed.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic is best.
- Fresh basil – Feel free to use dried basil if that’s what you’ve got on hand. Reduce the amount by half if you use fresh parsley.
- Olive oil – I prefer extra-virgin olive oil. Avocado oil can be used instead.
- Salt – Kosher or Himalayan salt work great.
For Bread:
- French bread – I love baguettes for this.
- Butter – Olive oil is a good swap.
To Assemble Them:
- Goat cheese – Creamy, spreadable goat cheese is best. It’s okay if it’s herbed.
- Balsamic Reduction – Try my recipe or use your favorite.
How To Make Strawberry Bruschetta
It doesn’t get much easier than a toss, toast, and serve appetizer. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Make the fruity topping. Mix the strawberry, garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Set it aside.
- Toast the bread. Preheat the oven to 400F. Arrange the sliced bread on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with melted butter or olive oil. Bake it for 5-7 minutes, or until toasty and golden. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Assemble it. Spread goat cheese on each slice of bread. Top them with the fruity mixture, drizzle with balsamic reduction, serve, and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
Fruit salsa and bread leftovers are great for pulling off these refreshing summer bruschettas in a pinch.
- Use store-bought. Buy pre-sliced toasted bread and store-bought balsamic reduction to throw this recipe together faster.
- Make it fruitier. Chop up fresh nectarines, peaches, pitted cherries, and mango. Add 1-2 cups of the mixture to the strawberry bruschetta topping.
- Use leftovers. Add my Fresh Strawberry Salsa leftovers to your toasty bread to reduce food waste.
- Add nuts. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or macadamias into the mixture for some crunch.
- Swap the drizzle. Change the balsamic reduction for a drizzle of Basil Pesto Sauce, more olive oil, or a bit of chili oil.
- Change the bread. Sliced focaccia, sourdough, or Irish soda bread are great swaps for French bread in this recipe. Toast them as usual.
Serving Suggestions
This garlicky strawberry bruschetta recipe is a great appetizer for your summer gatherings. Serve it with my Grilled Chimichurri Chicken or Chicken with Lemon Garlic Butter as mains. My Roasted Turkey Breast works too. For side dishes, try my Maple Dijon Glazed Carrots and Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon. Don’t forget my Simple Arugula Salad or Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
Proper Storage
Store the bread and strawberry mixture separately to prevent the bread from softening. The bread can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. The fruity topping can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
More Bruschetta Recipes To Try
- Avocado Bruschetta
- Smashed Chickpea Crostini with Bruschetta
- Pesto Cream Cheese Strawberry Bruschetta Bites
- Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Whipped Goat Cheese
Strawberry Nectarine Bruschetta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Counter + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This refreshing strawberry bruschetta recipe with goat cheese and a balsamic drizzle will be your new go-to summer appetizer.
Ingredients
Strawberry Bruschetta:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffoned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to season
Toasted Bread:
- 1 french bread loaf, sliced into 1/2“-1” slices
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted or olive oil
Other Items:
- 4 oz. goat cheese, softened
- Balsamic Reduction
Instructions
Strawberry Bruschetta:
- To a bowl, add strawberry, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt.
- Gently toss with a spoon to combine everything and set aside.
Toasted Bread:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Add sliced bread to a baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each slice of bread with the melted butter or olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until bread is slightly toasted.
Assemble Bruschetta:
- Evenly spread softened goat cheese over toasted baguette pieces.
- Top each baguette piece with a little bit of the strawberry bruschetta and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve.
28 comments on “Strawberry Bruschetta”
These were wonderful! I received cherry tomatoes, nectarines, and strawberries in my csa box and made these right away. I loved the flavor combination!
I know right! 🙂 Awesome, so glad to hear that you liked them Tara! Thanks for the sweet comments, I hope you have a great weekend.
I could look at your photos all day long, and feel satisfied. I’m sure the nectarines and strawberries mix so nicely.
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
Thanks Adelina, it is definitely one of my favorite fruit Bruschettas. Thanks for stopping by and paying me a visit!
I love the idea of a sweet fruit bruschetta topping, especially in the summer time, it sounds delicious!!!! Great idea!!!
Thanks Maria, it is delicious, especially with the goat cheese and crunchy bread! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a fantastic day!
Love the idea of a fruit bruschetta – yum! Sounds so good for a summer munchie! Saw you over at 6 sisters and had to come over!
Would love to have you come over and link up to Super Sunday! It’s still going on 🙂 Hope we see you there!!!
Thanks so much Heather! Fresh fruit bruschetta is awesome and definitely refreshing and light for the summer! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the invite!
Yum Krista! These look super delicious. I have a strawberry watermelon salsa recipe, but I LOVE the use of the nectarines. I’m planning on making this soon. Thanks so much for linking to the Weekend Potluck last week. Have a terrific week!
Oh.. strawberry watermelon! That sounds delicious and refreshing! Thanks for stopping by Kim and for throwing your awesome party!
Stopping by to show some more love to this recipe, Krista! Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinning to the MM Board and sharing on Facebook and Twitter tomorrow! 🙂
Awww…spanks Julie! I will always accept love from you! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I love bruschetta, especially in the summertime. This sounds very refreshing!
Me too! It’s so good, always is light and refreshing! This one is definitely a winner! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and the sweet comments Lauren!
This is right up my alley! That sweet/savory combination with that creamy goat cheese has to be irresistible. This is getting pinned!
I am all about adding a little sweet to those savory dishes, you are a girl after my own heart. Thanks for the smile and the pin love! 🙂
I love this fresh appetizer, Krista! Pinned!
Thanks so much Julie, I always love seeing your comments and appreciate your “pin love”. 🙂
Strawberry bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers. I love how you include nectarine and tomato, so many delicious and unique sweet flavors.
Thanks Ashley, you will love all the fresh fruits in this dish and with the goat cheese is it awesome. Thanks for stopping by, I love seeing your sweet comments! 🙂
Krista, wow, this looks simply fantastic! I absolutely love the idea of using fresh fruit in a bruschetta! Thank so much for the awesome inspiration – pinning and buffering! Hope you are having one fantastic week. 🙂
Me too… its the way to go. I’ve also made an avocado one and it is delicious… basically anything bruschetta is amazing. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by, always love seeing your comments. 🙂
Wow, I love traditional bruschetta, this sounds fab with strawberries and nectarines!
Thanks Paula, I’m loving it with the fresh fruit. 🙂
Oh my- I so love bruschetta- I could eat that all day long.
I know us too, we usually have some form of bruschetta for dinner with wine every once in a while. Makes a good date night. 🙂
Yum! Looks so delicious!
Thanks Erin, they are super yummy!