Simple Cranberry Brie Crostini
A simple and delicious appetizer, the Simple Cranberry Brie Crostini is sure to be a crowd pleaser this holiday season.
Equipment
- sauce pan
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 baguette approximately 12 oz.
- 5-6 oz. Brie
- 1-2 T olive oil
Chutney
- ½ c cranberry juice cocktail
- ¼ c apple cider vinegar
- 1 package fresh cranberries, 12 oz.
- ¾ c brown sugar
- 1 small apple, diced
- ½ c golden raisins
- 1 zest orange
- a dash cinnamon more to taste
- ¼ c chopped pecans
Optional garnishes
- rosemary sprig
- extra orange zest
Instructions
Chutney Preparation
- In a sauce pan, combine all ingredients except for pecans and stir. Bring to a boil on medium high, stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to pop. Reduce the heat to low and allow to heat for approximately 15 minutes or until thick. Transfer to a bowl and chill until cooled. You can make the chutney 1-2 days ahead of time.
Crostini Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice baguette on a diagonal about ½ in. - ¾ in. thick, removing the ends. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and spread olive oil evenly onto each slice.
- Add slices of brie to each piece of bread.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until Brie is melted. Remove from oven and add a spoonful of chutney to each and sprinkle with pecans, orange zest and a sprig of rosemary if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This brie crostini recipe is best served immediately. You can serve the chutney on the side and allow guests to spoon it themselves. For best results, prepare the chutney in advance. You will likely have leftover chutney from this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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