Description
Creamy brie crostini delights palates with crisp French bread topped by melted cheese and sweet fig jam. Elegant appetizers showcase rich flavors perfect for sophisticated gatherings when you want to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (198 g) Brie cheese
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- Fresh herbs (thyme or preferred herb)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice baguette into uniform, thin pieces that will create a crisp foundation for the crostini.
- Arrangement: Layer bread slices precisely on a parchment-covered baking sheet, ensuring minimal overlap and maximum surface exposure.
- Cheese Application: Delicately place Brie wedges atop each bread slice, allowing the cheese to cover the surface with luxurious potential.
- Herbal Enhancement: Scatter fresh herbs across the cheese-covered crostini, introducing an aromatic complexity to the dish.
- Baking Transformation: Position the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 450°F, creating a dynamic environment for culinary alchemy where bread will crisp and cheese will melt into a creamy canvas.
- Monitoring: Watch attentively as crostini develop a golden-brown perimeter and Brie transforms into a molten, inviting landscape, typically requiring 8-10 minutes of careful observation.
- Finishing Touch: Drizzle a generous stream of honey across the hot crostini, introducing a sweet counterpoint to the rich cheese and herbal notes.
- Serving: Present immediately, allowing guests to experience the perfect harmony of crisp bread, melted Brie, aromatic herbs, and sweet honey in each sublime bite.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Cut baguette slices evenly and thinly to ensure uniform toasting and crispy texture.
- Cheese Placement Matters: Position Brie generously but not overly thick to achieve perfect melting without overwhelming the crostini.
- Herb Selection Tip: Choose fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary that complement the rich, creamy Brie for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Temperature Control: Watch closely at 450°F to prevent burning, aiming for golden-brown edges and perfectly melted cheese within 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg