Fig and Whipped Feta Crostini Appetizers

I love using whipped feta in my appetizer recipes, as it’s such a versatile base – it’s perfect in dips, as a spread for pinwheels, or even as the star of a feta “butter board.”

But one of my favorite ways to use it is on little toasts, and this fig and whipped feta crostini appetizers recipe is one of my go-tos for fall and end-of-year parties.

Whipped feta is perfectly creamy and tangy, so it’s an excellent canvas for layering flavors, and when combined with sweet figs, honey, and pistachios like I’ve done here, you get a bite-sized appetizer that tastes incredibly fancy and festive.

It’s also very quick and easy to prepare, plus, I kept the base simple by using regular sandwich bread toasted into mini crostini, which makes it a budget-friendly option when you need to make a large batch of party finger foods.

Fig and Whipped Feta Crostini Appetizers - Italian toasts with fresh figs and whipped feta cheese.

What You’ll Need

Whipped feta: feta cheese blended with Greek yogurt, thyme, and a hint of nutmeg.
Bread: simple white or wholemeal sandwich bread, toasted and cut into small pieces.
Figs: fresh, ripe figs to add sweetness and festive colors.
Honey & pistachios
Arugula: optional, but allows you to turn your party tray into something really special.

How to Make These Fig and Whipped Feta Crostini

Start by preparing the whipped feta base.

In a small food processor, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, ground black pepper, fresh thyme, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure everything is well blended.

The feta spread should come out soft and creamy, but still hold its shape, so if you see it becoming too runny, add a bit more feta until you get a thicker consistency.

Next, prepare the toasts. Cut each slice of bread into four small squares. Toast them in a toaster or under the broiler in the oven until golden and crisp. This shouldn’t take longer than 5 minutes.

Slice figs into thin pieces so they’ll layer nicely over the toasts.

When the breads are ready and the guests are almost there, spread about a teaspoon of whipped feta onto each square of toast. Top with a slice of fig, drizzle lightly with honey, and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.

If you want a fancy and festive presentation, arrange a few leaves of fresh arugula on a platter first, then arrange the toasts, and then drizzle with honey and top with crushed nuts over the tray.

Why you’ll Love This Recipe

The crostini look fancy but are actually very simple to put together: The toasts look really elegant with all the different colors, but the whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes.
It’s budget-friendly. This appetizer recipe uses pantry staples like regular bread to keep costs low.
It’s perfect for parties. This recipe makes 20 pieces, so it’s ideal for sharing, but it’s super easy to double or triple if you’re hosting a larger crowd.
It gives you a burst of flavors: The crunchy bread, soft and creamy feta, and slightly sweet figs all taste absolutely amazing together in just one bite!
Great for special occasions: Because these crostini look so pretty, they’re a great party appetizer for end-of-the-year festivities, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they’re simple enough for just wine nights, too.

Tips for Success

Use ripe figs for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
Toast the bread well so it stays crisp under the toppings, but be careful not to burn it – it takes just a few minutes to get that golden color.
Take time whipping the cheese so that it becomes completely smooth. It will take a couple of rounds of scraping the bowl and mixing again, but it’s important to blend until you get that creamy, spreadable texture.
Drizzle with honey for extra flavor, but don’t add too much, or it will overpower the figs.
Serve soon after assembling, so the crostini will look their best and won’t lose their crunch.