Description
Delight your guests with these elegant Fig and Brie Crostini, combining crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy Brie cheese, fresh sweet figs, a drizzle of honey, and a touch of balsamic glaze. Garnished with fresh herbs, this appetizer is perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Toppings
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh figs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Other
- Olive oil, for brushing the crostini
Instructions
- Prepare the Crostini: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for toasting the bread.
- Brush the Baguette Slices: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil to help them crisp up beautifully.
- Toast the Bread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the slices for 8-10 minutes, until they turn golden brown and have a satisfying crunch.
- Add Brie Cheese: Remove the toasted crostini from the oven and immediately place a slice of Brie on each piece, allowing the warmth to slightly soften the cheese.
- Top with Fig and Honey: Add a fresh fig slice on top of the Brie, then drizzle each crostini with honey for natural sweetness. Optionally, drizzle balsamic glaze for a tangy dimension.
- Garnish: Finish by sprinkling fresh thyme or rosemary leaves over the crostini for an aromatic and colorful presentation.
- Serve: Serve your fig and Brie crostini immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures and harmonious flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet figs for the best flavor—black Mission or Kadota figs work well.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative, and skip the Brie for a vegan version using plant-based cheese.
- Brush the bread lightly with olive oil to avoid sogginess and enhance crispness.
- If you prefer warm cheese, you can place the assembled crostini under the broiler for 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Balsamic glaze is optional but adds a nice tangy contrast to the sweetness of figs and honey.
- Leftover toasted baguette can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days but is best served fresh.
