Bruschetta with Fig Jam Gorgonzola

Bruschetta with Fig Jam Gorgonzola is a simple, yet savory combination of sweet and salty flavors that burst into your mouth with every bite. Easy and delicious, it is the perfect appetizer for any gathering.

Bruschetta with Fig Jam Gorgonzola

Our bruschetta with fig jam and gorgonzola is a delicious combination everyone will love! This simple recipe is made with only 4 ingredients, and no fancy skills are required.

This is a wonderful recipe for a quick appetizer, and it is ideal to serve with a glass of chilled white wine, an Aperol Spritz, or Limoncello Spritz.

Keep in mind, as an appetizer, this bruschetta with fig jam is great for all occasions.

The Story Behind This Appetizer…

While we were vacationing in Italy, I noticed Italians love mayonnaise as their preferred condiment.  Much to my surprise, even more than ketchup, cocktail sauce, mustard, or any other condiment.

They use mayonnaise with all appetizers, including French fries and shrimp cocktails.  Therefore, I thought why not try it with this bruschetta?

Fig jams and cheese are a quick and easy way to add depth of flavor to any bruschetta, sandwich, or even Italian panini.  And fig jam goes well with cheese. 

If you haven’t tasted this dynamite duo, well then you have to try it!

Quick Notes & Tips:

• Toast your bread slices, then set them aside.
• You can toast the slices ahead of time, then add the toppings only a few minutes before serving. This will keep your bread crunchy and crispy.
• Best to keep the fig jam chilled.

Ingredients You Will Need:

• 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
• 1 jar of fig jam or preserves ( I used black mission fig jam)
• 4 ounces (120ml) of crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 1 French baguette
• 2 Tbsp. (30ml) of butter

Directions to Make Them: (*full recipe card below!)

Here you can follow our quick steps to make this delicious appetizer or jump down to the bottom of this post for our printable recipe card:

1. Thinly slice the baguette on the diagonal to make 12 to 14 pieces, and discard the ends.

2. Place a thin slice of butter on each side of the slices.

3. In a skillet on medium heat, toast a few slices at a time for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. QUICK NOTE: You can toast these slices in the oven as well, and at 350 degrees F (180C) for a few minutes.

4. Remove and transfer to a platter. Set aside.

5. Spread each slice with a thin layer of mayonnaise, then spread each again with fig jam.

6. Top with crumbled gorgonzola. Set aside in a cool place, no longer than 10 minutes, then serve. Serves 8 to 10

Perfect to set them on your buffet table too!

Storing…

If you have leftovers? Just cover them with clear wrap, and store them in your refrigerator. They will stay fresh for 1 day, after that, the bread will soften, and will not be crispy but still edible.

An Ideal Appetizer…

Bruschettas make ideal appetizers! They’re practically effortless to assemble once you toast the bread. Try our Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites too! Both are always a success! 

We love entertaining outdoors in Charleston for some “Al fresco” dining.  The weather here is spectacular and reminds me of our wonderful summers in Italy.  It’s one of the reasons why we love Charleston so much.

Everyone enjoyed them, and we hope you will too. And, don’t forget to serve an after-dinner cocktail, try our Lemon Sorbet with Vodka (Sgroppino)!

More Delicious Appetizer Ideas!

• Cold Honeydew Soup
• Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites
• Sweet Melon with Prosciutto di Parma
• Spinach and Kale Bites
• Easy Baked Shishito Peppers
  

Hello friends, if you try our bruschetta with fig jam gorgonzola, let us know and leave a comment below!  We’d love to hear from you!  For more delicious ideas, follow us on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.

Have a Delicious Day!   🙂 

Thanks for stopping by!  

 xo Anna and Liz