Description
A delightful combination of creamy brie, sweet-tart strawberry jam, spicy hot honey, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic fresh thyme atop crispy toasted baguette slices. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup rich strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake the bread for 5-7 minutes, then flip and bake another 3-5 minutes, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Spread each crostini with a generous layer of brie, then top with a spoonful of strawberry jam.
- Drizzle hot honey over each crostini, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts and fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve immediately while crostini are warm and crisp.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder heat, use regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American