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Festive Cranberry Brie and Pecan Crostini
These festive bites perfectly balance the creamy, melted richness of baked Brie with the tart sweetness of homemade cranberry relish. Topped with toasted pecans and fresh thyme, this crostini offers a delightful textural contrast and a warm, inviting flavor profile that is ideal for any winter gathering.
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Ingredients
- •French 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 or relish
- •tablespoons chopped pecans, lightly toasted
- •teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- •Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
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.
- 2Toast the crostini for 5 minutes
- 3minutes until lightly golden and crisp, then remove from the oven.
- 4Top each toasted slice with a piece of Brie cheese and return the baking sheet to the oven for 2 minutes
- 5minutes, or until the Brie is soft and just beginning to melt.
- 6Carefully remove the crostini and immediately top each with a small dollop of cranberry sauce, a sprinkle of toasted pecans, and a few fresh thyme leaves.
- 7Season lightly with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper before serving warm.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
A crisp, slightly sweet white wine like a German Riesling or a dry sparkling wine such as Prosecco will beautifully complement the creamy cheese and tart cranberry flavors. To ensure the pecans are extra flavorful, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant before chopping.
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