The Boursin cheese creates a luscious, creamy sauce which pairs lovely with bursts of green peas.

This vegetarian pasta dish is the ultimate easy dinner recipe!

Like my one pot veggie pasta, this boursin cheese pasta is another simple and quick recipe that can be made in a flash. Plus less dishes is always a win for me! I love whipping this up during the week as it’s the perfect comfort food!

This one pot Boursin pasta is easy to customize to your liking and I’ve got a few substitution ideas to help you!

Why you’ll love this one pot Boursin cheese pasta recipe

• Quick: It takes just 20 minutes to make this recipe, perfect for weeknights and busy evenings!
• Easy: You don’t need any fancy equipment – just one pan!
• Versatile: This 20 minute pasta dish makes enough for 2-3 people, but you can easily double the recipe if you’ve got company coming or you want to meal prep.

Ingredients needed

Dried Rigatoni: I used rigatoni pasta here, but feel free to use another pasta shape like macaroni, rotini or penne.

Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic Cheese: If you’ve never had Boursin before, it’s a very mild soft cheese. I prefer to use the herbs and garlic flavor, but you could swap that out for the shallot & chive flavor which would be delicious!

Frozen Peas: Not a fan of peas? Swap them out for 1-2 cups of chopped spinach, cooked broccoli or even tomatoes.

Lemon: Zest and juice of a lemon bring a nice brightness to this recipe.

Parmesan cheese: Pairs perfectly with the Boursin cheese.

Seasonings: Chili flakes, salt and pepper do the trick!

 How to make this Boursin pasta recipe

1. Serve and top with more lemon zest, chili flakes and parmesan cheese!
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Once boiling, add in the pasta and cook according to package directions. Scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
3. Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and set over low heat.
4. Add in the Boursin cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chili flakes, ground pepper, frozen peas and shredded parmesan.
5. Stir and slowly add in ¼ cup of pasta water. Keep stirring so it creates a sauce that starts to cling to the noodles.
6. Make sure the peas are completely warmed through! If not, continue stirring over low heat.
7. If you want the sauce to be creamier, add in an additional ¼ cup of pasta water.
8. Taste the sauce once you’ve added in the pasta water and adjust the seasoning. You may want to add more salt, pepper, chili flakes or lemon juice to your liking.

Expert Tips

• When adding the pasta water, only add about ¼ cup to start. If you add it all at once you’ll end up with quite a watery sauce! Add the first ¼ cup, stir, then if it isn’t creamy enough for you slowly add the remaining pasta water until it is the desired consistency.
• Not a fan of peas? Swap them out for 1-2 cups of chopped spinach, broccoli or cherry tomatoes!
• Add protein! Top this Boursin pasta with cooked chicken breasts.
• Forgot to reserve your pasta water? It happens to the best of us! Use vegetable stock, chicken stock or just hot water if you drained all of the pasta water by mistake.
• I prefer to use the herbs and garlic flavor of Boursin cheese but you could swap that out for the shallot & chive flavor which would be delicious as well!
• If you’d like to add extra veggies to this Boursin pasta, a handful or two of spinach would wilt well into the pasta or 1 cup of cooked broccoli.
• Easily make this gluten-free by using your favourite gluten-free pasta.

Common Questions

How to store

Store the cooked Boursin pasta in an airtight container for up to 2 days, though I do recommend eating it fresh! You can reheat in the microwave or in a pot on the stove with a splash of water over low heat until heated through.

More delicious one pot pasta recipes to love from the blog:

• Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
• One Pot Sausage and Tomato Pasta
• Easy One Pot Veggie Pasta

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One Pot Boursin Pasta

Make this One Pot Boursin Pasta in 20 minutes! Prepared all in one pot, it's a bright & fresh vegetarian pasta perfect for weeknight dinner.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword boursin, one pot pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2 -3

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 200-250 grams dry rigatoni (or other pasta shape)
• 1 (5.2 ounce/150g) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese
• zest from 1 lemon plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garnish with lemon zest, chili flakes, parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and then drain the pasta.
• Add the drained pasta back to the pot and set over low heat on the oven.
• Immediately add in the Boursin cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chili flakes, ground pepper, frozen peas and shredded parmesan cheese.
• Start stirring together and gradually add in ¼ cup pasta water; keep stirring to create a creamy sauce that clings to the noodles.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Make sure the peas are warmed through – if not keep on low heat and stir occasionally until they are.
• Lastly, if you want a creamier sauce, add in an additional ¼ cup pasta water. (I generally use ½ cup pasta water total).
• Enjoy immediately topped with more lemon zest, chili flakes and parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

• When adding the pasta water, add ¼ cup to start. Then if you want to make the pasta creamier, add another ¼ cup and stir over low heat until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
• If you don’t like peas, other delicious add-ins include 1-2 cups chopped spinach; cooked broccoli; or even tomatoes. 
• If you want to add protein, try cooked chicken, shrimp or even crumbled sausage.
• Want to play around with flavours? The Shallot & Chive Boursin Cheese would be a delicious substitute.
• If you forget to reserve the pasta water, you can use vegetable or chicken stock or hot water

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Boursin cheese is layered with fig jam and topped with pistachios for the easiest appetizer made in just 5 minutes.

Just keep the ingredients for this easy appetizer in the fridge and pantry so you can whip it up anytime. Make this appetizer and it’s sure to be the hit of the party!

The holiday season is always busy so when I’m entertaining I reach for my quickest appetizers like this Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey and this viral Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans.

But this 3 Ingredient Boursin Appetizer might be my quickest yet and I always keep this recipe in my back pocket! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory and there are a variety of boursin cheeses you can use to make it.

Boursin cheese is a soft cheese and most notably can be found at local grocery stores in a variety of flavours. 

Why you’ll love this boursin appetizer

• Quick: This boursin appetizer can be whipped up in just 5 minutes!
• Easy: The best part is you need just 3 simple ingredients to make this perfect appetizer.
• Delicious: The sweetness of the fig jam with the savory flavor of the Boursin cheese is irresistable!

Ingredients needed

Boursin Cheese: You will need two packages of Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese; see below for other Boursin flavour options!

Fig Jam: Fig jam is synonymous with the holiday season and I love it as the sweet component to this sweet and savory appetizer

Pistachios: make sure to use salted pistachios for the most flavour

How to make this easy appetizer

1. Remove the Boursin cheese from the fridge 10-15 minutes before assembling. (This part is optional but it makes the Boursin cheese easier to spread).
2. Use the back of the spoon to press / spread the softened Boursin cheese onto a plate, in a low bowl or onto a platter.
3. Spread the fig jam over the top of the Boursin cheese.
4. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over top of the fig jam. Optional: Drizzle hot honey over top, a lot or as little as you desire.
5. Serve with crackers.

Types of creamy boursin cheese to use in this quick appetizer

Garlic & Fine Herbs: I use the Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese in this appetizer for the best sweet and savoury flavors

Cracked Black Pepper: The Cracked Black Pepper would give this a bit of a spice kick and it pairs really well with the sweet fig jam.

Caramelized Onion & Herbs: This would be a bit more of a milder sweet and savory combination than the Garlic & Fine Herbs.

Expert tips

• Hot honey: This is totally optional but if I have some on hand, I like to finish this dip with a drizzle of hot honey.
• Serve with: You can serve with your favorite crackers (I would choose something with sea salt so that the flavors of the dip shine through). Or even pita chips, apple slices or hunks or crusty bread for a rustic presentation.
• Make ahead: Spread the Boursin cheese in the serving dish and then top with the fig jam. Cover and store in the fridge. Remove from the fridge about 15-20 minutes before serving to take the chill off. Then, top with pistachios and serve.

Common Questions

How to store

Any leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

More quick appetizers to make from the blog

• Easy and Quick Holiday Brie Crostini Appetizers
• Baked Feta Appetizer with Dates, Pistachios & Honey
• Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)

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Easy 3 Ingredient Boursin Appetizer with Fig Jam

Make this easy Boursin Appetizer in just 5 minutes with just 3 simple ingredients! Boursin cheese, fig jam and pistachios is all you need.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine american-inspired

Keyword boursin cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 packages (150 grams / 5.3 oz per package) Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
• ½ cup fig jam
• ⅓ cup shelled salted pistachios, roughly chopped
• Optional: hot honey for drizzling
• Serve with crackers of your choice, crostini or apple slices

Instructions

• Optional: Remove the Boursin cheese from the fridge 10-15 minutes before assembling.
• Use the back of the spoon to press / spread the softened Boursin cheese onto a plate, in a low bowl or onto a platter.
• Spread the fig jam over the top of the Boursin cheese.
• Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over top of the fig jam. Optional: Drizzle hot honey over top, a lot or as little as you desire.
• Serve with crackers, crostini or apple slices.

Photography by: Kaeleigh Pugliese

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This Boursin Bruschetta Dip appetizer only takes 10 minutes to make!

Juicy tomatoes top creamy Boursin cheese for the most delightful dip appetizer.

With less than 10 ingredients, you can make this quickly before guests arrive at your gathering.

I love a Boursin appetizer like this Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Appetizer with Crostini. But, this Boursin Bruschetta Dip is made for this time of year as it’s topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic and fresh basil.

If you love a quick and easy appetizer, this is the one for you!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• This easy dip appetizer is quick to make!
• It uses fresh tomatoes which are so delicious during the peak Summer season and into September.
• The prep time for this appetizer is really quick! While the bruschetta mixture is marinating, you can make crostini to serve with the dip if desired.
• It’s the perfect appetizer to serve at a dinner party because it’s so easy to make.

What is Boursin cheese?

Boursin is a soft and creamy cheese with a very spreadable texture.  It’s the perfect cheese for many appetizers due to the variety of flavours it comes in.

Ingredients needed

Boursin Cheese: I love to use Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese as the base for this bruschetta appetizer because the flavours go so well with the tomatoes! Make sure to use 2!

Tomatoes: I like to use Roma tomatoes or Cherry tomatoes for the bruschetta topping,

Fresh basil: fresh basil is a must for this seasonal bruschetta dip recipe

Seasonings: bringing the bruschetta topping together is garlic, red onion, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kosher salt

How to make this easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip appetizer

More quick summer appetizers to make from the blog

Easy and Quick Berry Brie Crostini Appetizer (3 ways)

Summer Peach and Tomato Crostini with Goat Cheese

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)

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Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer

Make this Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip in just 10 minutes! A quick appetizer that's perfect to celebrate tomato season in the Summertime.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword boursin cheese, dip

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Marinating time (optional) 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 150g packages Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese - softened (remove from fridge 10 minutes before making the dip))
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (Roma tomatoes or Cherry tomatoes)
• 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 small garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• pinch chili flakes or red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Remove the packages of Boursin Cheese from the fridge and set aside.
• To a medium-sized bowl add the chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced fresh basil, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and a pinch of chili flakes. Use a spoon to mix well and set aside (leave for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together).
• While the tomato mixture is sitting, use a spoon to spread both packages of softened Boursin Cheese in a shallow / low bowl or even on a plate.
• After the tomato mixture has sat for 10 minutes, use a slotted spoon to spoon the mixture onto the softened boursin cheese. Important to use a slotted spoon as you want as little liquid from the tomato bowl to transfer to the boursin cheese.
• Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with toasted baguette (see how to make crostini below) or your favourite crackers.

Notes

• To make crostini (toasted baguette): 
  • Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 20-24 slices. Place the baguette slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted. Set aside.

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Tender sweet dates are stuffed with creamy boursin cheese and then topped with a pistachio, orange and honey topping.

Roast this dates appetizer for just under 15 minutes and then garnish with pomegranate seeds for the most beautiful holiday presentation!

Easy appetizer recipes are my favourite to make during the holiday season! I love to get creative with flavours like this Baked Feta Appetizer with Dates, Pistachios & Honey, these Apricot Jam & Gruyere Cheese Puff Pastry Bites and this Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip.

Why you’ll love these boursin stuffed dates

• They’re so easy to make!
• It’s the perfect appetizer for the holiday season.
• You can make this appetizer in under 30 minutes!
• They’re a one-bite delight made for holiday entertaining.

Ingredients needed to make this stuffed dates appetizer

Medjool dates: make sure to use fresh medjool dates and ensure they are pitted (some dates come pitted otherwise you’ll have to take a pit of extra time to pit them, don’t worry it’s super easy!)

Boursin cheese: boursin is a soft creamy cheese that comes packaged in a variety of flavours; in this recipe you’ll want to use Cracked Black Pepper Boursin cheese

Pistachios: I like to use salted pistachios to make sure you get good flavour

Orange zest: orange zest adds a nice bright favour to the pistachios topping

Olive oil: just a hint of olive oil is needed

Honey: you’ll need a touch of honey to bring the topping together

Rosemary: fresh rosemary is the best garnish for this stuffed dates appetizer

Pomegranate seeds: pomegranate seeds add a burst of fresh flavour and colour as a garnish

How to make boursin stuffed dates

Step 1: Remove the Boursin Cheese from the fridge and set aside to let warm up to room temperature a bit.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375F and line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 3: Prepare the dates, if not pitted use a small sharp knife or paring knife to make a slit lengthwise on one side of the date (do not slice all the way through) and remove the pits.

Step 4: Open the dates and stuff each date with 1 1/2 tsp of the Boursin Cheese and place each stuffed date on the parchment lined baking sheet (or in the baking dish) in a single layer.

Step 5: In a small bowl mix together the finely chopped salted pistachios, olive oil, orange zest and honey. Spoon the pistachio mixture over the stuffed dates, making sure the top of each date get a big of the mixture.

Step 6: Roast the dates for 12 minutes or until cheese is just starting to bubble. Let the dates sit for 5 minutes before moving to a serving dish or serving tray and garnish with minced fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Expert tips

• If you can’t find Cracked Pepper Boursin Cheese try plain or cracked pepper goat cheese.
• If there is a pistachio allergy, you can wrap these dates in prosciutto instead of using the pistachio topping and then bake for 15 minutes. Highly recommend drizzling with a bit of honey and garnishing with rosemary if you go this route.

Common questions

Can I make these dates ahead of time?
You can fully prep these ahead of time up to topping with the pistachios topping.  If you plan on serving the roasted dates later in the day, place in the fridge until ready to roast. If you are going to roast within the hour, simply leave on the counter until ready to bake the dates.

Can I use another nut instead of pistachios?
In place of pistachios walnuts or almonds could work nicely as well.

How to store these roasted dates

Store any leftover dates in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy as-is or reheat at 325F for about 10-15 until the dates are warm.

More easy recipes to enjoy from the blog

Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie (holiday appetizer)

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans

Easy Apricot Jam & Gruyere Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

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Easy Roasted Boursin Stuffed Dates with Pistachios

These Easy Boursin Stuffed Dates are roasted to perfection with chopped pistachios, orange zest and honey for the perfect appetizer bite!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword boursin, boursin cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 20 pitted medjool dates
• 150 g package Cracked Black Pepper Boursin Cheese
• 1/3 cup finely chopped salted pistachios
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• zest from one navel orange
• 1 1/2 tbsp liquid honey
• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
• minced fresh rosemary

Instructions

• Remove the Boursin Cheese from the fridge and set aside to let warm up to room temperature a bit.
• Preheat the oven to 375F and line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.
• Prepare the dates, if not pitted use a small sharp knife to make a slit lengthwise on one side of the date (do not slice all the way through) and remove the pits.
• Open the dates and stuff each date with 1 1/2 tsp of the Boursin Cheese and place each stuffed date on the parchment lined baking sheet (or in the baking dish).
• In a small bowl mix together the finely chopped salted pistachios, olive oil, orange zest and honey. Spoon the pistachio mixture over the stuffed dates, making sure the top of each date get a big of the mixture.
• Bake the dates for 12 minutes and then remove from the oven. Let the dates sit for 5 minutes before moving to a serving tray and garnish with minced fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Plums are a seasonal fruit that boast a delightful, sweet flavour.

When paired with savory black pepper soft cheese, it’s a bite you don’t want to miss out on.

Plums are a stone fruit that are in season in late summer and make the perfect summer appetizer.

Roasting fruit like in this strawberry or blackberry appetizer brings out so much amazing flavour. The roasted plums in this recipe are truly addictive as they get jammy as they roast; it’s a favorite way of mine to enjoy plums in the summertime.

Why you’ll love this roasted plum appetizer

• The prep time for this appetizer is really quick! While the sliced plums are cooling, you can make the crostini and then you’re all set.
• It’s a unique flavour combination that has gotten me rave reviews at get-togethers! This recipe is sure to delight your family and friends.
• This roasted plum crostini will take you from Summer into Fall. It’s a great transition recipe to make in August and through to the next season.

Ingredients needed

Plums: To get the gorgeous red hue from the plums when roasted, you’ll want to use red-fleshed plum slices. The red fleshed plum varieties are Santa Rosa Plums, Blood Plums or Elephant Heart Plums. I used Blood Plums for this recipe which have a dark red skin and flesh.

Soft cheese: Black pepper goat cheese or cracked pepper Boursin cheese make a delightful base for this recipe (remove from fridge 10-15 minutes before serving to soften)

Maple syrup: Just a bit of sweetness for the roasted plums.

Balsamic vinegar: A perfect pairing with the maple syrup when added to the plums before roasting.

Baguette: Sliced baguette brushed with olive oil and baked make the best homemade crostini.

Almonds: Slivered almonds add the perfect crunch to this appetizer!

Fresh herbs: Fresh thyme adds the perfect final touch to the roasted plums.

Step by step process

Step 1: Heat oven to 375F.

Step 2: Add sliced plums to a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet or baking dish along with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir together and then roast 15-20 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.  Leave the oven on.

Step 3: While the plums are cooling, bake the crostini (if making). Slice the baguette into 12-16 pieces and add to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush top and bottom of each bread slice. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool the toasts.

Step 4: Once the plums have cooled, spread the softened Boursin cheese or goat cheese on a low plate or bowl and then top with cooled roasted plums. Garnish with almonds and fresh thyme.

Step 5: Serve with crostini or crackers!

Expert tips for making this roasted plum crostini

• Make sure to let the plums cool fairly well before using as a topping for this appetizer. See my notes in the ‘storage’ section for how-to make the plums ahead of time.
• Instead of serving this appetizer with the crostini on the side, you can dress each crostini and serve as a delicious bite instead!. Spread 1-2 tbsp goat cheese or Cracker Pepper Boursin cheese on each crostini; top with a few plum slices; and then add a sprinkle of sliced almonds and fresh thyme. Serve on a serving board or plate.
• You can make the crostini ahead of time, let it fully cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• If you love the roast plums in this recipe and want to enjoy them in other ways try the as a topping for ice cream or with yogurt.

FAQ

What if I don’t want to make my own crostini?
If you don’t want to make your own crostini, there are pre-made crostini you can generally find in the cracker or deli aisle of the grocery store. Alternatively, you can serve this appetizer with crackers too!

If I can’t find a red-fleshed plum, what should I use?
You could try any other type of plum you can find, something on the sweeter side will work best like a black plum.

What if I don’t like goat cheese?
Cracked pepper Boursin cheese is a lovely option instead of goat cheese and you could also try using a creamy ricotta mixed with a 1/2 teaspoon pepper to emulate the same flavour combination. Spread the ricotta on low bowl or plate and place the plums on top of the ricotta.

Storage

You can store the plums in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a day. When you want to make the crostini appetizer, remove the plums from the fridge about an hour before serving so they come to room temperature and then follow the instructions to assemble the appetizer.

More quick summer appetizers to make from the blog:

Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Appetizer with Crostini

Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

Cream Cheese Dip with Fresh Raspberries and Lemon

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Roasted Plum Crostini Appetizer with Goat Cheese

Course Appetizer

Cuisine american-inspired

Keyword plum appetizer, roasted plum, summer appetizer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 150-250 g black pepper goat cheese or cracked pepper Boursin cheese (remove from fridge 10-15 minutes before serving to soften)
• 2 cups sliced plums, about 3-6 medium plums  (1/2 inch slices)
• 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup 
• pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• Fresh thyme for garnish
• 12-16 slices of baguette

Instructions

• Heat oven to 375F.
• Add sliced plums to a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet or baking dish along with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir together and then roast 15-20 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.  Leave the oven on.
• While the plums are cooling, bake the crostini (if making). Slice the baguette into 12-16 pieces and add to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush top and bottom of each bread slice. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool the toasts.
• Once the plums have cooled, spread the softened Boursin cheese or goat cheese on a low plate or bowl and then top with cooled roasted plums. Garnish with almonds and fresh thyme.
• Serve with crostini (or crackers if not making crostini).

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Balsamic roasted strawberries are paired with Boursin cracked black pepper cheese to make the ultimate summer appetizer.

This easy appetizer is served with simple crostini for the perfect bite!

Crostini recipes are one of my favorite things to have in my back pocket when it comes to dinner parties! Just like my blueberry crostini, this roasted strawberry crostini is simple to make. Plus, you only need 5 simple ingredients!

The flavor combination of the balsamic strawberries with the cracked black pepper soft cheese is truly amazing and I love garnishing it with some fresh basil.

Why you’ll love this roasted strawberry appetizer

• It takes just 5 minutes to prep this recipe and 20 minutes to cook, making it the perfect appetizer to rustle up for a dinner party or drinks.
• You only need 5 simple appetizer ingredients to make this roasted strawberry appetizer.
• I love serving this on crostini but you can also serve with crackers if you prefer.
• This is a light and fresh appetizer that is great for the warmer months.

Ingredients Needed to make this roasted strawberry crostini

Strawberries: I recommend using fresh strawberries and not frozen ones. The sweetness of the strawberries comes through the best when using fresh.

Cracked Pepper Boursin Cheese: can’t find this cheese? Use softened cream cheese or goat cheese and mix with a pinch of black pepper for a similar flavor.

Maple Syrup: you’ll want to use some maple syrup or sweet honey to add a bit of sweetness.

Basil: while this is an optional garnish, not only does it look great but it also rounds out the flavor! If basil isn’t your favourite, fresh mint would also be a delicious garnish.

Step by Step Process

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Place quartered strawberries on the baking sheet and drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir everything together so the strawberries are covered and roast for 20-25 minutes. They should have softened and the juices should have started to release. Set aside to cool.

Step 3: When ready to serve, spread the Boursin cheese on a plate or shallow bowl and top with the roasted strawberries and basil.

Step 4: Serve with crackers or crostini.

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Roasted Strawberry Crostini Appetizer

This Roasted Strawberry Appetizer is made with just 5 ingredients! It's sweet, savoury and the perfect Spring-Summer bite for entertaining!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword boursin cheese, strawberries

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 3 -4

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
• 1 150g Boursin Cracked Black Pepper Cheese (remove from fridge 10 minutes before making the dip)
• Fresh basil for garnish
• Crostini or crackers for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Add quartered strawberries to a parchment lined baking sheet along with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir together and then roast for 20-25 minutes until just softened and the strawberry juices start to release. Set aside to cool.
• When you're ready to serve the appetizer, spread the Boursin cheese on a low plate or bowl and then top with roasted strawberries and fresh basil.
• Serve with crackers or crostini. Enjoy!

Notes

• Want to make crostini to go with this dip? Slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices and preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Brush one side of each slice of baguette with olive oil and place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes.
• While the strawberries are roasting you can take the Boursin cheese out. This will give it time to soften slightly into a more creamy cheese, making it easier to spread on the plate.
• If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a baking dish instead to roast the strawberries.
• Don't want to serve this as an appetizer?!  Roast the fresh berries and let them cool, then serve over greek yogurt or ice cream for a lovely dessert

FAQ

How do I make crostini?
Preheat your oven temperature to 400°Fahrenheit. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick baguette slices. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
I recommend using fresh strawberries for the best result! If you want to use frozen fruit I recommend making my blueberry creamy goat cheese crostini appetizer instead as you can use frozen blueberries in that recipe.

Can I make this recipe with a different cheese?
Whipped feta, a tangy goat cheese or a whipped ricotta would also be delicious as the cheese layer instead of the black pepper Boursin cheese. Just add a pinch of pepper to any cheese you’re going to use.

Expert Tips to make this roasted balsamic strawberry appetizer

• I love serving this with crostini, but you can also serve it with pita chips, crusty baguette or crackers!
• While the strawberries are roasting you can take the Boursin cheese out. This will give it time to soften slightly into a more creamy cheese, making it easier to spread on the plate.
• If you don’t have a baking sheet, you can use a baking dish instead.
• If making crostini, keep an eye on it in the oven so it doesn’t burn.
• Don’t add the basil until you’re about to serve!
• Don’t want to serve this as an appetizer?!  Roast the fresh berries and let them cool, then serve over greek yogurt or ice cream for a lovely dessert.

Storage

I recommend serving this appetizer straight away!

It’s the perfect hit of sweet and savoury for the Spring & Summer season!

More simple appetizer recipes from the blog:

Easy Garlic & Herb Cheese Holiday Appetizer

Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Dip

Sun Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Pesto Appetizer

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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