Description
A delightful blend of creamy brie, sweet pears, and tart cranberry sauce on crispy baguette slices, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or French bread
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 2 ripe pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Spread a generous slice of brie on each piece of toasted bread.
- Top with thinly sliced pears and a dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme or rosemary over each crostini.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, let the brie soften at room temperature before spreading. Serve warm for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, pear, brie, cranberry, holiday recipes, easy recipes