Crimson Cranberry & Creamy Brie Crostini

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil
• •ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced into small pieces
• •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced and torn into small pieces
• •1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• •tablespoons orange juice
• •tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• •Pinch of black pepper

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 5 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
3. 3While the bread toasts, prepare the compote: Combine cranberries, orange juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Stir in the orange zest and a pinch of black pepper, then set aside to cool.
4. 4Place a slice of Brie onto each toasted baguette round. Top the cheese with a small piece of torn prosciutto.
5. 5Return the crostini to the oven and bake for 3 minutes
6. 6minutes, or until the Brie is soft and just beginning to melt.
7. 7Spoon a small amount of the cranberry
8. 8orange compote over the melted Brie and prosciutto just before serving.