Strawberry Bruschetta (Easy Summer Appetizer!)

Strawberry Bruschetta is a great way to enjoy strawberries during strawberry season. To make this recipe for bruschetta with strawberries, sliced strawberries are roasted with balsamic vinegar and spooned on top of toasty bread that has been spread with goat cheese.

The flavor of the strawberries pairs amazing with the tangy goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil. You’ll love how easy this strawberry balsamic bruschetta recipe is to prepare.

Making this Strawberry Bruschetta

Summertime entertaining seems to be a more “go with the flow” kind of entertaining at our place.

Like 2 nights ago when we texted our friends (we’d been hanging around our kids for too long … lots of texting with 3 teens around) and asked if they wanted to come in to town for dinner. It was very last minute.

A late dinner it was. I think we ate around 9, but isn’t that what summer is all about?

Lazy days, long nights, hanging outside with friends eating good food, and trying to stay cool?

Very little thought went into my table setting. Simple tea light candles. And it’s always good when the kids help out.

We cooked in the kitchen together. I put my friend Steph to work with appetizer ingredients.

Have you had strawberry bruschetta? If not, you just have to try it!

Strawberry Bruschetta has become our quick and easy appetizer, especially since we grow our own strawberries on the side of our house in a large patch.

I think about hospitality as giving a gift to friends. They love it, it feels good to give out, and it takes your mind off of yourself.

The original recipe for bruschetta with balsamic strawberries was shared by Sandy of Reluctant Entertainer. The recipe has been edited slightly and the post has been updated to include additional information.

Tools Needed to Make this Strawberry Bruschetta

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this recipe for strawberry balsamic bruschetta. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• Colander or Strainer – to wash the fresh strawberries and basil.
• Cutting Board and Knife – to slice the strawberries and chop the basil.
• Baking Sheets – to roast the strawberries and broil the bread slices.
• Spoon or Butter Knife – to spread the goat cheese on the toasted bread.
• Spoon – to add the strawberry mixture on top of the goat cheese.

Ingredients in Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

This bruschetta with balsamic strawberries only takes a handful of simple ingredients to prepare. You’ll need the following:

• Fresh Strawberries
• Maple Syrup
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Ciabatta Bread
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• Goat Cheese
• Fresh Basil
• Salt
• Pepper

For the full ingredients and detailed instructions to make this bruschetta with strawberry balsamic vinegar recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Strawberry Bruschetta

This simple recipe for bruschetta requires barely any prep time! Here’s how you make it:

• Preheat the oven.
• Combine strawberries and balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl.
• Transfer the strawberries and balsamic to a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
• After baking, cool at room temperature while preparing the bread slices.
• Slice the ciabatta or baguette, brush with olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and broil until golden brown.
• Spread the tangy goat cheese on the toasted bread. Then spoon strawberry mixture on top. Season, to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh basil.

The above is simply a quick summary of this bruschetta recipe with juicy strawberries and creamy goat cheese. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Bruschetta

Fresh Strawberries – Look for strawberries with a bright, beautiful red color. Firm red strawberries that are glossy on the outside are best!

Goat Cheese – goat cheese is not aged; it should be slightly firm but also moist and creamy. I love using honey goat cheese in this recipe. The honey flavor tastes amazing with the strawberries and balsamic.

Balsamic Vinegar – make sure your balsamic lists the first ingredient as ‘grape must’ and does not have any additional and unnecessary ingredients added (such as caramel coloring). Another characteristic of a quality vinegar is that it has been aged for at least 12 years, making it thick and somewhat sweet.

Artisan Bread – Purchase a nice artisan bread that is crusty enough on the outside to hold up the weight of the goat cheese, strawberries, and balsamic glaze.

Chiffonade that Basil – chiffonade is just a slicing technique to cut long, thin strips of basil. Don’t know how to do that? Check out How to Quickly Chiffonade Herbs.

Strawberry Bruschetta FAQs

Got questions about how to make this strawberry appetizer recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

What Can I Substitute for Goat Cheese for this Recipe?

Any other soft cheese that you think tastes good with the flavor of strawberries and balsamic vinegar. I recommend ricotta cheese or cream cheese.

Is There a Good Substitute for Ciabatta?

If you can’t find ciabatta bread, any other artisan bread that you can slice in pieces that are about 2-3 inches wide and 3-4 inches long would work.

Something like a French bread baguette should do the trick.

What Can I Substitute for Basil in this Strawberry Bruschetta?

I think basil is the best choice of the fresh herbs to pair with the sweetness of the strawberries and the tanginess of the balsamic vinegar.

However, fresh mint would work in a pinch if you don’t have any basil on hand or if your grocery store is out of it.

Other Ways to Use these Balsamic Strawberries

Strawberries and balsamic vinegar are a perfect pairing!

One of my favorite things about these balsamic strawberries is that you can use them in a variety of ways in addition to making bruschetta!

• Try serving the strawberries over a bed of spinach for a simple spinach salad.
• Serve the strawberry mixture with pound cake or shortcakes and whipped cream.
• For an easy dessert idea, add sweet strawberries to a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
• For a healthy dessert, try spooning the balsamic strawberries over a bowl of Greek yogurt.

Try This Recipe for Delicious Strawberry Bruschetta at Home!

Next time you’re looking for easy finger foods to serve at a dinner party or other special occasion, give this Strawberry Basil Bruschetta a try!

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More Summer Appetizers

Looking for more great appetizers for summer? Here are a few of our favorites:

• Rosemary Goat Cheese Bites
• Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
• Restaurant Style Salsa
• Greek Puff Pastry Appetizers with Kalamata Olives
• Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Almond Dipping Sauce
• Fresh Mango Salsa

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