Cranberry Brie Crostini: Make Holiday Flavors Shine!
Cranberry Brie Crostini is a quick party snack idea that combines the rich creaminess of Brie cheese with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry sauce, making it a perfect holiday appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: Orange zest or honey for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and toast for 5–7 minutes.
- Place a slice of brie on each crostini and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
- Spoon a dollop of cranberry sauce over the warm brie.
- Add a pinch of fresh thyme leaves for garnish.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey or a pinch of orange zest if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use homemade cranberry sauce.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
- Experiment with different herbs for varied flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: ~130
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~20mg