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Brie Apple Honey Crostini Recipe

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Brie Apple Honey Crostini is an elegant and easy-to-make appetizer featuring toasted French baguette slices topped with creamy melted Brie, crisp apple slices, fresh thyme, a touch of black pepper, and a drizzle of sweet honey. This dish balances savory and sweet flavors, perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated snack.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 (10 inch long) sturdy French baguette, sliced diagonally about 1/2 inch thick
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)

Toppings

  • 8 ounces Brie Cheese, rind on, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 medium crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • Pinch of freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Honey (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and slice bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette diagonally into pieces about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick to create the crostini base.
  2. Brush with olive oil and toast: Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush or drizzle both sides lightly with extra virgin olive oil to help them crisp up and add flavor. Toast the bread slices in the oven until lightly golden.
  3. Infuse with garlic flavor: Immediately after removing the toasted bread from the oven and while still hot, gently rub the cut surface of each slice with the halved garlic clove. This subtle step infuses a hint of garlic aroma without overpowering the other toppings.
  4. Assemble crostini: Top each toasted slice with one slice of Brie cheese, covering most of the surface. Then add 1 to 2 thin slices of crisp apple on top of the Brie for freshness and crunch.
  5. Season: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves evenly over each crostini and add a small crack of freshly ground black pepper to highlight the flavors.
  6. Melt the cheese: Return the assembled crostini to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the Brie cheese is visibly melted, soft, and just starting to bubble slightly at the edges.
  7. Drizzle with honey and serve: Carefully remove the crostini from the oven. While still warm, drizzle generously with honey over the melted Brie and apple slices. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use a sturdy baguette to ensure the crostini hold up under toppings without becoming soggy.
  • Honeycrisp or Fuji apples work best due to their crisp texture and balance of sweet-tart flavor.
  • The garlic rubbing step is optional but adds a lovely subtle aroma to the crostini.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute Brie with a creamy plant-based cheese.
  • Serve warm to enjoy the melted Brie and fragrant honey drizzle at their best.

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