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creamy baked brie crostini

Brie Crostini Appetizers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 12 pieces

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 pastry brush (optional
  • 1 small saucepan (optional, for warming jam or honey)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into 12 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 ounce brie cheese sliced into 12 pieces; rind on or off as desired
  • 1/3 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped and toasted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  • Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the baguette slices for 5–6 minutes until lightly crisped and just starting to turn golden.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top each slice with a piece of brie.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 2–3 minutes until the brie is softened and just starting to melt.
  • Warm the fig jam gently in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until loosened, if needed.
  • Spoon a small dollop of fig jam over each warm brie crostini.
  • Sprinkle the chopped toasted walnuts evenly over the crostini.
  • Drizzle honey lightly over the top of all the crostini.
  • Garnish each crostini with a few thyme leaves.
  • Let the crostini rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the brie can settle slightly.

Notes

For best results, use day-old baguette so the slices toast up crisp without becoming too hard, and slice the brie while it is cold so it cuts cleanly. Toast the nuts ahead of time for deeper flavor, and avoid overbaking once the cheese is on; you want it soft and oozy, not completely melted off the bread. If preparing for a party, you can toast the baguette slices in advance and assemble with brie right before guests arrive, then quickly warm them in the oven. Vary toppings with different jams (apricot, raspberry, or onion jam), nuts (pecans or almonds), or herbs (rosemary or chives) to match the rest of your menu.
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