Description
Delicious bites of toasted baguette topped with creamy Brie and tart cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette or French bread
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or rosemary)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into diagonal slices about 1/2 inch thick.
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each slice with a piece of Brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, allow Brie to come to room temperature before using. Store components separately to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg