# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices baguette or rustic bread
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Strawberry Topping
03 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely sliced
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
06 - Pinch of sea salt
07 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
→ Cheese
08 - 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened, or whipped ricotta
→ Balsamic Glaze
09 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - In a mixing bowl, gently toss diced strawberries with honey, basil, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Spread a generous layer of goat cheese or whipped ricotta onto each toasted bread slice.
05 - Spoon the seasoned strawberry mixture evenly over the cheese layer on each toast.
06 - Drizzle each toast with balsamic glaze and serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
