Description
A delightful appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy brie, fresh pear, and tart cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette or store-bought Crostini
- 8 oz Brie Cheese
- 2 Fresh Pears
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
- 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
- Fresh Thyme or Rosemary (optional)
- Honey or Balsamic Glaze (optional)
- Olive Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice your baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and toast for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare toppings by slicing pears and toasting nuts in a dry skillet.
- Assemble by layering brie on each toasted baguette slice, followed by pear slices.
- Top each crostini with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with nuts if using.
- Drizzle honey or balsamic glaze on top, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately while the bread is crispy and the cheese melty.
Notes
Allow pear slices to marinate in lemon juice if you have extra time to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 crostinis
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: appetizer, crostini, pear, brie, cranberry sauce, holiday recipe