Save A festive and elegant appetizer featuring creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and crispy toasted baguette slices—perfect for entertaining or holiday gatherings.
This appetizer always impresses guests at holiday parties with its elegant taste and simplicity.
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 French baguette, sliced into 12 (1/2-inch) rounds
- Cheese: 120 g (4 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, sliced
- Topping: 120 g (1/2 cup) cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Topping: 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Topping: 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Topping: 1 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
- For Serving: Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the baguette slices on the baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 4 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Step 3:
- Remove from the oven and place a slice of Brie on each toasted baguette round.
- Step 4:
- Return to the oven for 2 3 minutes, just until the Brie starts to melt.
- Step 5:
- Top each crostini with a spoonful of cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of chopped rosemary.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with nuts, if using.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with extra rosemary and a crack of black pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
Save This appetizer always brings the family together during the holidays.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, sharp knife, parchment paper, small spoon
Allergen Information
Contains: Dairy (Brie cheese), Gluten (baguette), Tree nuts (if using pecans or walnuts). Always check product labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 105 per serving. Total Fat: 4.5 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 3 g.
Save Serve warm and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory in every bite.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I use a different cheese instead of Brie?
Yes, soft cheeses like Camembert or mild goat cheese work well with the cranberry topping.
- → What type of bread is ideal for these crostini?
A French baguette is preferred for its crusty texture and sturdy slices that hold toppings well.
- → How can I make the crostini nut-free?
Simply omit the toasted pecans or walnuts from the topping to keep it nut-free.
- → Is there a way to make it vegan-friendly?
Swap Brie with a plant-based cheese alternative and ensure the honey is replaced with maple syrup or omit it entirely.
- → How should I serve these crostini best?
Serve them warm soon after baking to enjoy the melty cheese and fresh aromas of rosemary and honey.