Description
Festive holiday “Crostinis with Brie, Prosciutto, and Cranberries” bring elegant flavors to your gathering. Crisp baguette slices layered with creamy brie, salty prosciutto, and sweet-tart cranberry compote create a perfect bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) prosciutto, sliced
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for toasting and melting.
- Slice baguette diagonally into thin, uniform pieces to ensure even crisping during the toasting process.
- Spread baguette slices on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap, and toast for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces become crisp and crunchy.
- Remove toasted baguette slices from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes to prevent burning when adding toppings.
- Layer each crisp slice with a delicate piece of brie, allowing the cheese to slightly drape over the edges of the crostini.
- Gently place a folded slice of prosciutto atop the brie, creating an elegant and slightly wavy presentation.
- Sprinkle a few dried cranberries across the prosciutto, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Delicately drizzle a thin stream of honey over the assembled crostinis, creating a subtle glossy sheen.
- Return the prepared crostinis to the oven for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the brie becomes soft and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute to allow toppings to settle, then serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Toast baguette slices just until golden to prevent burning, ensuring a crisp base for delicate toppings.
- Use room temperature brie for smoother, faster melting and more even coverage across the crostini.
- Consider swapping prosciutto with turkey bacon for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish lighter and diet-friendly.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like lavender or truffle-infused honey to add unexpected depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg