Name: Nectarine Toast With Honey Goat Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 slices Sourdough bread, 1" slices cut from a round; 4 ounces Goat Cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Honey; 1/4 teaspoon Salt, flaky sea salt; 4 Nectarines, fresh, organic, washed and dried and sliced thinly; 3 tbsp. Honey; 1/4 tsp Salt, flake sea salt; tbsp Basil leaves, fresh

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How about a healthy breakfast or snack that captures the best fruit flavors of the season? Nectarine Toast with Honey Goat Cheese is simple and totally delicious…toasty bread with soft cheese, juicy nectarines, a drizzle of honey and sprigs of fresh basil. Unbelievably easy and tasty!

I’m a firm believer in calling things exactly what they are.

For example, I thought for a minute about naming this recipe “Nectarine Tartine”, but it rhymes weird and can we just admit that what follows here is just actually good old toast? I totally agree.

The idea here is so simple! Just fresh bread, cheese, fruit, olive oil, flaky sea salt and basil. If you’ve never had such a thing, you’re going to LOVE it.

Also:

Toast is easy and versatile, and can be deliciously dressed up when it wants to be 🙂
It’s also QUICK, satisfying and a little indulgent, and perfect for breakfast or a substantial snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Sourdough Bread: Freshly sliced off a round, please 🙂
Goat Cheese: For texture and a slightly tangy flavor
Olive Oil: A drizzle here, a drizzle there.
Honey: Raw and pesticide-free if you can
Flaky Sea Salt: A small thing, but so important for flavor, so don’t skip it!
Nectarines: Juicy, sweet and organic, if possible
Basil: Just a pinch or two of fresh leaves, a little goes a long way!

Step by Step Instructions

Slice the sourdough bread about 1″ thick
Drizzle the bread with a little olive oil, then broil until lightly brown and crispy at the edges. Repeat on the other side.
Whip the goat cheese, olive oil, honey and salt together with a hand mixer.
Slice the nectarines, set aside in a medium bowl TIP: Taste them! If they’re tart, add a little honey and gently toss together.
Divide the cheese mixture on the warm toasts, add the nectarines on top and a bit of honey. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a bit of fresh basil.
Serve yourself this delicious little summer-y breakfast or snack, preferably while sitting on the porch or near a pool. 🙂

Tips on Nectarines

Nectarines are basically the same as peaches, but with a smooth (not fuzzy) exterior. You’ll want to use them when they’re firm but not soft, with a slight “give” to them when gently indented with your thumb.
Note that nectarines don’t continue to ripen after picking, but they do soften!
Both the yellow and white flesh varieties are delicious, so use whatever looks and tastes best to you. And if you can’t find a nectarine, just use a fresh peach instead!

Tips and Serving Ideas

Use almost any artisan bread instead of sourdough. TIP: A freshly baked round-shaped bread is best for flavor and presentation in this recipe.
If the nectarines you have are a bit tart after slicing into them, just toss with a little bit of honey first.
Peaches are a good substitute for nectarines (and are basically the same thing except for the fuzzy exterior.)
Serve guests a quick, delicious and seasonally-inspired breakfast with mugs of hot coffee or tea.
Whip up a batch of my Dark Cherry Smoothies to round out the menu!

More Recipes to Try:

Fresh Figs, Three Ways

Melon with Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce

Summer Fruit Crisp

Boozy Fresh Cherry Blackbottom Milkshakes

Frozen Pineapple Nectarine Slushy

Roasted Nectarines with Caramel Sauce

Goat Cheese Toasts with Cranberry Compote

If you’ve tried Nectarine Toast with Honey Goat Cheese, or any recipe on Studio Delicious, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!