Crispy Prosciutto & Honeyed Goat Cheese Crostini

Appetizer | Makes 16 pieces

These elegant crostini showcase the interplay between salty and sweet that makes the Bee's Knees so captivating. Crispy prosciutto provides savory depth while creamy goat cheese catches the honey notes in your cocktail, and a whisper of fresh thyme echoes the botanical gin. The toasted bread becomes the perfect vehicle for a pairing that feels both indulgent and refreshing.

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 8 slices prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
2. Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and let cool slightly.
3. In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese and 1 tablespoon honey until well blended.
4. Spread goat cheese mixture generously onto each toasted crostini.
5. Top each piece with a small piece of crispy prosciutto.
6. Drizzle with remaining honey (about ½ teaspoon per crostini).
7. Sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh thyme leaves.
8. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper. Serve immediately while crostini are still warm.