Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these delicious Crispy Crostini topped with Balsamic Roasted Cranberries and Creamy Brie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Balsamic Roasted Cranberries:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- pinch of salt
- 6 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional, for garnish)
- fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare Crostini: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Roast Cranberries: In a baking dish, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and salt. Roast until softened, then let cool slightly.
- Assemble Crostini: Top each crostini with Brie cheese, roasted cranberries, and nuts if desired. Garnish with herbs and serve.
Notes
- For extra melty Brie, briefly return crostini to the oven before serving.
- Pair with sparkling wine or holiday cocktails for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
