Description
Apple Brie Crostini with Spicy Hot Honey is a quick and elegant appetizer that combines the crispness of toasted baguette slices, creamy Brie cheese, tart apples, and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle. This bite-sized delight balances textures and flavors perfectly, making it ideal for casual gatherings, holiday spreads, or sophisticated snack options.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
Toppings
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small wedges or thin slices
- 1–2 fresh apples (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced
Finishing Touch
- Spicy hot honey, for drizzling (to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional: thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Baguette Slices: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into thin rounds about half an inch thick. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides. Arrange them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy.
- Slice the Apples and Brie: While the baguette toasts, thinly slice the apples into bite-sized pieces suitable for crostini. Cut the Brie cheese into small wedges or thin slices that will soften but not fully melt on the warm bread.
- Assemble Your Crostini: Once the baguette slices are toasted, place a slice of Brie on each. Top with one or two slices of the crisp apple. The warmth from the crostini will gently soften the Brie, maintaining its creamy texture.
- Drizzle with Spicy Hot Honey: Finish each crostini with a generous drizzle of spicy hot honey to add a sweet and spicy flavor. Optionally, add a pinch of fresh herbs and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the taste.
Notes
- Use day-old baguette for better toasting and less sogginess.
- Slicing apples thinly helps balance flavors and textures.
- Room temperature Brie softens better on warm bread without melting excessively.
- Taste test your spicy hot honey to adjust heat level as desired.
- Serve the crostini immediately after assembling for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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