These toasts are tangy and sweet. The strawberries are the focus but the goat cheese and basil give it a solid savory edge. These are so good during strawberry season when the berries are at their peak.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Toasts

Yield: 12 toasts

4 oz goat cheese

1 Tb honey

Zest and juice from 1 small lemon

8-10 oz strawberries

About ½ baguette

Basil

Maldon salt

Turn the oven on broil. Combine the goat cheese, honey, lemon zest and juice, a pinch of salt, and several grinds fresh pepper in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until the mixture is cohesive. Taste and make any adjusts to the salt or lemon juice. Set aside.

Slice the strawberries and set aside.

Cut the baguette into 12 slices, about ½ – inch thick, and arrange on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and broil for 3 minutes, or until the slices are toasted and just beginning to turn golden.

Allow the toasted slices to cool slightly before spreading the goat cheese mixture evenly on each toast. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Thinly slice several basil leaves and top each toast with a few pieces. Finish with a little sprinkle of Maldon salt, crushed lightly between your fingers.