Cranberry, Brie & Pecan Crostini
This Cranberry Brie Crostini is the winner if you’re looking for an easy holiday appetizer that tastes gourmet but requires almost no effort. They strike that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crispy—and they look stunning on a holiday table without needing any fussy prep.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- ½ baguette cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1 wheel creamy brie cut into slices.
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic reduction for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a bowl stir together the cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and 1 tsp thyme. Transfer the mixture to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cranberries are tender and have popped.
- While the cranberries are cooking arrange the slices of baguette on a baking sheet and place a slice of brie on top of each slice. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and leave the bread to toast for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Once both the bread and cranberries are done place a small spoonful of the cranberry mixture on each slice of bread. Drizzle balsamic reduction over each slice, sprinkle with chopped pecans and finely add a few small thyme leaves for garnish. Serve warm.