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Cheese & DairyBeginner15 min
Maple-Glazed Cranberry Brie and Pecan Crostini
The creamy, melted Brie provides a luxurious base for the tart cranberry sauce and crunchy toasted pecans. A delicate drizzle of maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This appetizer is a festive and comforting bite, ideal for a 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 sliced
- •1/4-Pinch of sea salt
- •1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- •tablespoon maple syrup
- •Pinch of sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast for 5 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- 3Remove the crostini from the oven and top each slice with a piece of Brie cheese. Return to the oven for 2 minutes
- 4minutes, or until the Brie is just melted and gooey.
- 5Spoon a small dollop of cranberry sauce onto the melted Brie on each crostini.
- 6Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cranberry sauce.
- 7Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over the top of each crostini and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes before chopping. This crostini pairs beautifully with a crisp, slightly off-dry Riesling or a light-bodied, fruit-forward Pinot Noir.
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