Try this tasty appetizer made with chèvre cheese on a baguette, and topped with fresh figs and a balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 small wheel of chèvre (approximately 8 oz)
• 1 piece thinly sliced rye bread, toasted crisp
• 1 fresh fig, quartered
• Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
• Thyme to garnish
• 1 baguette, sliced diagonally

Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 180°F.

2 On a small baking sheet covered in tin foil, place the chèvre on top of the rye toast. Bake, uncovered, just until the chèvre becomes warm, about 12 to 15 minutes.

3 Remove the cheese from the oven and transfer to a plate.

4 Top the cheese with the fig quarters and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.

5 Garnish with the thyme and serve with the baguette.

Prep and cook time: 30 minutes.
Serves 4.