Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy Brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce atop a crispy crostini. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a rich, velvety texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by a hint of sweetness and a touch of herbaceous freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each side lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each crostini with a slice of Brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the crostini and toppings separately, then assemble just before serving.
- Storage: Store leftover crostini in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but best enjoyed fresh.
- Substitutions: Use goat cheese instead of Brie for a tangy flavor, or swap cranberry sauce for fig jam for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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