Description
A festive appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with melted brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a slice of brie. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes until the brie is soft and melty.
- Remove from oven and spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over each crostini. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle each crostini with the hot honey. Garnish with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American