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Jump to Recipe PrintThis sweet plum bruschetta recipe is a fantastic appetizer with ripe in-season stone fruit, basil, and honey served on toasted sliced bread with creamy goat cheese. A delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors!
This elegant fruit bruschetta is the perfect meal starter to serve for a spring or summer dinner party. This easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, and will wow guests with the complex flavors.
This tasty fresh plum bruschetta is a wonderful summer appetizer! I love when fresh plums are in season, and their sweet, tart, and juicy flavor makes a wonderful topping for toasted bread.
The sweet/savory/creamy/crunchy combination of flavors is just perfect! Every bite is flavorful from the fresh fruit and slice basil.
Starting by mixing together the bruschetta filling, adding the honey and balsamic dressing. Then toast your crostini bread, spread a little goat cheese on, and top with a spoonful of the delicious plum bruschetta!
This Sweet Plum Bruschetta Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Sweet & Savory
- Summery
- Versatile
- Easy to Make
- Vegetarian, and can be made Gluten Free by using GF bread or toasts
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What’s In This Plum Bruschetta Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Fresh Plums
I used fresh plums that I got in my Misfits Market box! They are so sweet and ripe, and made the perfect bruschetta. You can use other stone fruit as well (cherries or nectarines) and mix them with the plums if desired.
Goat Cheese
I used a plain chevre goat cheese, which is sharp and tangy. It pairs so nicely with the plums and honey! If you don’t like the earthy flavor of goat cheese, you can use ricotta cheese or even a plain cream cheese instead.
Bread
I used a sliced demi-baguette and toasted the slices to make crostini. You can use any kind of toast you prefer: whole wheat, sprouted bread, or even a gluten-free bread to toast if desired.
Fresh Basil
A classic element in traditional tomato bruschetta, the basil pairs so nicely with the plums and gives the filling a delicious flavor and pop of green color. If possible, use fresh basil instead of dried, as the fresh herbs brings a wonderful flavor to the filling.
Red Onion
I used a little red onion to give the filling a bit of spice and flavor! It really highlights the sweet/savory combination!
Honey
A little natural sweetness to highlight the flavor of the plums! The honey tastes amazing with the goat cheese and fruit together.
Balsamic Vinegar
It gives this bruschetta a little kick! Another great ingredient that is found in traditional bruschetta. A little goes a long way, and adds just a hint of tart to this recipe.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
To add a bit of flavor and fat into the bruschetta dressing. I like using a bold, flavorful olive oil for this recipe as it ties all the flavors together.
How To Make Bruschetta with Plums
- Slice the baguette, and place the slices on a sheet pan. Place the pan in the oven, and broil them on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to lightly brown. Be sure to watch the bread while it’s under the broiler so it doesn’t burn. Remove pan from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Chop the plums into bite-sized pieces about 1/4 inch thick. Place the diced plums into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped red onion, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Toss well to combine.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each toast. And top with 1 tablespoon of the plum bruschetta mixture. Place the topped toasts on a serving plate. Repeat, adding the goat cheese and bruschetta to each toast.
- Serve immediately at room temperature. Store leftover bruschetta filling in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Traditional bruschetta is made of ripe tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This version uses plums and honey instead of tomatoes and garlic for a sweet and fruity appetizer.
Ripe plums are even in color, have smooth skin, and should have a little give when squeezed (not be too hard or too mushy). You want ripe, sweet, juicy plums for this recipe.
You can substitute the honey in this recipe for agave nectar or maple syrup. Both are natural alternatives and would work in the dressing.
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Sweet Plum Bruschetta with Goat Cheese
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette about 24 baguette slices, 2/3 inch thick
- 4 plums halved, pits removed
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil thinly sliced or julienned
- 4 ounces plain chevre goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Slice the baguette, and place the slices on a sheet pan. Place the pan in the oven, and broil them on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to lightly brown. Be sure to watch the bread while it’s under the broiler so it doesn’t burn. Remove pan from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Chop the plums into bite-sized pieces about 1/4 inch. Place the diced plums into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped onion, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Toss well to combine.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each toast. And top with 1 tablespoon of the bruschetta mixture. Place the topped toasts on a serving place. Repeat adding the goat cheese and bruschetta to each toast.
- Serve immediately at room temperature. Store leftover bruschetta in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
Dietary Modifications
This recipe is vegetarian and does not contain meat. To make vegan, substitute the goat cheese for a plant-based cream cheese instead. To make gluten free, use certified gluten free bread or crackers instead of the baguette. Ensure all of your ingredients are certified GF before using. If you don’t like the flavor of goat cheese, you can use 1 cup of ricotta or whipped feta instead.Nutrition
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A tasty combination of flavors