Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Balsamic Glaze

1. Heat a small saucepan over a medium flame and add 1 cup of balsamic vinegar. Heat until it starts to boil.
2. Reduce the heat to a low and let it simmer for 20 more minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
3. To check, dip a spoon in the glaze, if it leaves a thin film then it is ready. Remove from flame and refrigerate until needed.
4. If the glaze thickens too much while resting, add ¼ tsp. water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

1. Preheat your over to 400 degree F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the baguette slices on the baking tray about 1 inch apart, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake in the over for 5 minutes or until they turn lightly golden brown and crispy. Remember to not toast the bread for too long.
5. While the bread is warm, spread or sprinkle the top with goat cheese and layer strawberry slices on top.
6. Sprinkle chopped basil and drizzle balsamic vinegar as desired.
7. Serve warm while chewy.

Trivia

• Bruschetta gets its name from the Italian verb bruscar form the Roman dialect, which means “to roast over coals”. This maybe so because in Italy, bread for bruschetta is baked over coal.
• In France, strawberries are considered to be aphrodisiacs and are served to newlywed couples at traditional wedding breakfast in the form of a sweet soup.