Baked Feta With Balsamic Strawberries

Baked Feta with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect summer appetizer. Sweet, savoury and so easy to make. I can make a meal on appetizers alone.

Fresh strawberries shine in this baked feta recipe. It can even be served as a dessert too. Have you tried grilled strawberries?

Baked feta with marinated balsamic strawberries is sure to be a hit at your next party. Comes together in minutes with a handful of ingredients.

It is a sure sign of summer when strawberries are in season. I have been enjoying them for a few weeks now. There are so many delicious fresh strawberry recipes, you can have a different one everyday. Be sure to give this strawberry dessert sauce a try. Great on pancakes, waffles, ice cream and you can even use it in drinks too.

There is something about the combination of strawberries and cheese that is so satisfying, and I love the fact that these tasty recipes can be eaten as an appetizer or dessert. How cool is that?

• Strawberry bruschetta is a great start to any summer meal. Strawberries, ricotta cheese and basil pair so well together.
• Watermelon pizza is always a hit at bbq parties. Everyone gets to decorate their own slices.
• Strawberry basil tequila cocktail is perfect on the summer patio.

The fresh ingredients in this tropical mango pineapple salsa recipe are so delicious, I had to give a strawberry salsa a try. Marinated strawberries with balsamic vinegar pairs so well with warm baked feta.

Baked Feta Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients for this unique fruit and feta cheese recipe. Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below.

• feta (should be at least a ½ inch thick, bring to room temperature before baking)
• strawberries
• sugar
• basil
• balsamic vinegar
• oil
• balsamic glaze

Balsamic Strawberries And Feta

Super easy to make. You will impress your family and friends with this delicious summer recipe. Full instructions are in the recipe card.

Make the strawberry topping first. The berries need to marinate in the balsamic vinegar and sugar to bring out the flavours.

Pat the block of feta cheese with a paper towel to absorb the brine. Coat it with oil. I like to use a pasty brush to spread the oil on the cheese.

Place in the preheated oven, and bake until it is warm.

Remove from the oven and top it with the strawberry salsa topping. Serve with crackers, pita chips or slices of baguette.

Suggestions / Recipe Tips

• Feta can be any kind. Both in brine and dry will work. Goat milk feta melts easier. Sheep milk feta tends to hold it’s shape (like in this recipe). Feta will not melt like cheddar, but will soften. Be sure the block of cheese is at least ½ an inch thick. You can bring the cheese to room temperature before putting it in the oven. If you use it right out of the fridge, it may take a few minutes longer in the oven.
• White balsamic has a sweetness that really compliments the berries. Feel free to replace it with regular balsamic. Whichever one you choose, make sure it is a good quality vinegar.
• Fresh strawberries are just what you need for this fruit salsa. You can even try adding some fresh raspberries or blueberries to make it mixed fruit salsa.
• Adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the berries. Be sure to make the topping and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Basil can be replaced with mint. Use as much or as little as you like. Dried herbs will not be as tasty, if you do use them be sure to adjust the amount (use less).
• Balsamic glaze is easily found in grocery stores. It is a condensed version of balsamic vinegar. Feel free to make your own. Add 1 cup balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened for about 15 minutes. When done, it should nicely coat the back of a spoon.
• Olive oil works well, but avocado oil is a great alternative.
• Store leftovers covered or in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can reheat, or eat it cold.

Need more cheese appetizer ideas? Give these a try:

• Cold Smoked Brie
• Goat Cheese Log
• Cold Ricotta Dip