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 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
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 3-4 minutes to infuse, then set aside to cool slightly into hot honey.
- Top each toasted crostini with a slice of brie. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until brie is soft and melty.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the melted brie on each crostini.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts over the cranberry layer, then drizzle generously with the prepared hot honey.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American