Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of warm brie, tangy cranberry, and crunchy walnuts on crispy baguette slices drizzled with hot honey. This Warm Brie & Cranberry Walnut Crostini with Hot Honey recipe is a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 6 oz (170 g) brie cheese, sliced
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or whole cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crostini: Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil. Arrange on the baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until slightly golden.
- Assemble: Place a slice of brie on each toasted baguette slice. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
- Bake: Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until the brie is soft and slightly melted.
- Finish with Hot Honey: Drizzle warm honey over the crostini. Sprinkle with red chili flakes if desired. Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a warm appetizer or festive snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
