Description
A vibrant and elegant appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with creamy Manchego cheese and sweet-tart quince paste, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 oz Manchego cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup quince paste (membrillo), cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides lightly with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Top each toasted slice with a piece of Manchego cheese and a small piece of quince paste.
- Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese is slightly melted.
- Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with fresh thyme, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.