Elegant crostini with Brie, cranberry sauce, and toasted baguette—ready in 20 minutes for any gathering.
# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 12 rounds (1/2 inch each)
→ Cheese
02 - 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed if preferred, sliced
→ Topping
03 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
04 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp honey (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
→ For Serving
07 - Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet and toast for 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
03 - Remove the toasts from the oven and place a slice of Brie on each baguette round.
04 - Return the tray to the oven and heat for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the Brie begins to melt.
05 - Spoon cranberry sauce onto each crostini and sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
06 - If desired, drizzle honey and scatter chopped toasted pecans or walnuts over the toppings.
07 - Garnish with extra rosemary sprigs and freshly cracked black pepper, then serve warm.
