Description
These Walnut Toasts with Gruyère and Blackberries make a delightful and easy appetizer combining crunchy walnuts, melted Gruyère cheese, and fresh, juicy blackberries, all atop toasted baguette slices with a touch of honey for sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Toast Base
- Baguette, sliced (about 12 slices)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even toasting.
- Prepare Baguette Slices: Arrange the sliced baguette pieces evenly on a baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer for uniform baking.
- Add Walnuts: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over each baguette slice, providing a crunchy element.
- Top with Cheese: Generously cover the walnuts on each slice with the grated Gruyère cheese, which will melt beautifully in the oven.
- Bake the Toasts: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the toasts for about 5-7 minutes, until the Gruyère is melted and bubbly but not browned.
- Remove from Oven: Carefully take out the baking sheet and allow the toasts to cool slightly for safe handling.
- Add Blackberries: Place fresh blackberries on top of each cheesy walnut toast, offering a juicy and tart contrast.
- Drizzle Honey: Lightly drizzle honey over each toast to add a subtle sweetness that complements the other flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these delicious walnut toasts warm as an elegant appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use stale baguette slices for better toasting and crunch.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Gruyère can be swapped with other melting cheeses like fontina or Swiss.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm cheese and fresh berries.
- For a vegan option, try using vegan cheese and maple syrup instead of honey.