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Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 crostini

Description

These Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini are a sweet, tangy, and colorful holiday appetizer. Thin baguette slices are brushed with a butter and olive oil blend, toasted to golden crispness, and topped with warm roasted cranberries bursting with balsamic vinegar and rosemary flavors, finished with creamy triple cream brie for a perfect festive bite.

Ingredients

Baguette and Butter Mixture

  • 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 French baguette (sliced thin)

Roasted Cranberries

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary

Topping

  • 4 ounces triple cream brie
  • Optional: fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting both the cranberries and baguette slices simultaneously.
  2. Prepare Baguette Slices: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and olive oil. Brush this mixture on both sides of the thinly sliced baguette pieces, then arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
  3. Mix Cranberries: In another bowl, combine the fresh cranberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and chopped fresh rosemary. Stir well until evenly mixed. Spread the cranberry mixture on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  4. Roast Cranberries: Place the baking sheet with cranberries in the oven and roast for 5 minutes, allowing them to start popping open and releasing juices.
  5. Add Baguette to Oven: After the first 5 minutes, add the baguette slices baking sheet to the oven alongside the cranberries. Continue roasting both for 6 additional minutes until baguette starts to crisp.
  6. Flip Baguette Slices: Remove the baguette slices from the oven and flip each piece over to toast the other side. Return them to the oven and roast for another 4-6 minutes, or until they are crispy, golden, and fully toasted. At this point, the cranberries should be soft and bursting with juice.
  7. Remove and Assemble: Take both trays out of the oven. Place a slice of creamy triple cream brie on each toasted baguette slice, then spoon a generous amount of the warm roasted cranberry mixture on top.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish each crostini with fresh thyme. Serve immediately while the cranberries are still warm, or prepare ahead by chilling the cranberries overnight and storing crostini in a zip-lock bag, assembling just before serving at room temperature.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the fresh rosemary—it provides an essential holiday flavor that elevates the dish.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup as the cranberries become sticky.
  • You can prep components ahead of time: roast and chill cranberries overnight and keep toasted baguette slices stored separately to assemble just before serving.
  • Use triple cream brie for a rich, creamy texture that balances the tart cranberries.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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