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Cranberry Brie and Rosemary Winter Crostini
This festive crostini captures the essence of the holiday season with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tart. Creamy melted brie provides a rich base, beautifully complemented by the bright, tangy cranberry sauce and the aromatic, woodsy notes of fresh rosemary. It's an elegant and easy appetizer that instantly brings warmth and cheer to any winter gathering.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz wheel of brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- •1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- •tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- •tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts (for garnish)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 2Bake the crostini for 8 minutes
- 3minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 4Top each crostini with a piece of brie cheese and a small dollop of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary.
- 5Return the crostini to the oven for 3 minutes
- 6minutes, just until the brie is melted and gooey.
- 7Garnish immediately with the remaining fresh rosemary and toasted chopped walnuts before serving warm.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, try substituting the cranberry sauce with a fig jam or a spiced pear preserve. A crisp, dry Rosé or a light-bodied Pinot Noir would pair beautifully with the creamy cheese and tart fruit.
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