Pair nutty Gruyere cheese with a mildly sweet fig spread for an elegant last-minute appetizer guests will remember.

Gruyere and Fig Crostini

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut baguette diagonally into 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices; place in large rimmed baking pan. Brush both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning halfway through.

 Meanwhile, cut cheese into 60 small cheese sticks, each about 1-3/4x1/4x1/4-inches.

Spread fig spread on one side of toasted baguette slices; top each with 3 cheese sticks. Garnish with thyme and orange zest, if desired.