Cranberry Apple Brie Crostini: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer
Cranberry Apple Brie Crostini: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberries, and crisp apple slices, all served on toasted baguette slices. With its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor profile, this appetizer is sure to impress your guests at any holiday gathering. Ready in just 25 minutes, these crostini are not only elegant but also easy to make, making them a perfect choice for last-minute entertaining. Enjoy the festive combination of flavors that will elevate your next celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices)
- 8 oz Brie cheese (cut into small pieces or wedges)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 apple (thinly sliced, recommended varieties: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries for 3-4 minutes until they soften. Add honey or maple syrup if desired and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly syrupy.
- Place a piece of Brie on each toasted baguette slice and return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the Brie is just starting to melt.
- Top with apple slices and cranberry mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if using and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg