Description
Festive cranberry and brie crostini bring elegant French-inspired flavors to holiday appetizers. Crisp baguette slices topped with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce create a perfect bite you’ll savor at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) thick rounds
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Herbs and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped
Oils and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Crisp the baguette slices by positioning them on a baking sheet and generously coating with olive oil, then toast in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until they transform into golden, crunchy platforms.
- Layer each toasted slice with a delicate portion of creamy brie cheese, returning to the oven briefly to coax the cheese into a luxuriously melted state without completely liquefying.
- Crown the softened brie with a vibrant spoonful of tangy cranberry sauce, allowing the rich crimson spread to contrast beautifully against the pale cheese.
- Enhance the flavor profile by delicately drizzling golden honey across the crostini, then scatter finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme to introduce an aromatic herbaceous dimension.
- Transfer the elegant appetizers to an inviting serving platter, ensuring they are positioned attractively and presented while still warm and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Toast bread slices slightly longer for extra crunch and sturdier base that holds toppings perfectly.
- Choose soft, creamy brie at room temperature to ensure smooth, even melting without burning.
- Swap cranberry sauce with homemade compote or fig jam for unique flavor variations.
- Experiment with gluten-free baguette or sourdough bread for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg