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Grilled Bruschetta with Teleme, Honey, and Figs

This elegant fig and cheese bruschetta is a sophisticated vegetarian starter that celebrates the contrasting flavours of the Mediterranean. By grilling the crusty country-style bread over charcoal or gas, you achieve a wonderful smoky depth that pairs beautifully with the creamy, melted Teleme or Havarti cheese. The addition of fresh, jammy figs provides a natural sweetness that cuts through the rich cheese for a perfectly balanced bite.

Ideal for summer garden parties or as a light alfresco lunch, this dish is elevated by a final drizzle of dark, fragrant forest honey. The combination of warm bread, gooey cheese, and cool fruit makes it an effortless yet impressive choice for entertaining. Serve these bite-sized toasts immediately while the cheese is still bubbling for the best possible texture and flavour.

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Ingredients for Grilled Bruschetta with Teleme, Honey, and Figs

  • 8 5 x 3 x 1/2-inch slices crusty country-style bread

  • Olive oil

  • 30g piece ripe Teleme cheese or Havarti cheese, cut into 8 slices

  • 8 ripe fresh figs, stemmed, quartered lengthwise

  • Dark full-flavoured honey (such as forest honey)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush both sides of bread with oil. Place bread slices directly on 1 side of grill rack; place sheet of foil large enough to hold bread slices on other side of grill rack. Grill bread until grill marks appear on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn bread slices over and place bread, grilled side down, on foil. Place 1 cheese slice atop each bread slice; close barbecue and grill bread until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Transfer bread to work surface; cut each slice into 4 pieces. Top each piece with fig slice. Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to platter and serve.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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