Description
These Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey are a perfect blend of creamy brie, crisp apples, savory prosciutto, and a spicy-sweet honey drizzle. Baked to perfection for melted cheese and topped with fresh arugula, these crostini make an elegant appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
- 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced (enough slices to cover crostini)
- 1 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 20 pieces and rolled
- 1 cup arugula
For the Hot Honey:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (or substitute a pinch of cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Crostini Base: Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Use two baking sheets if necessary to avoid overcrowding, ensuring even baking.
- Add Brie Cheese: Place a slice of brie cheese on top of each baguette slice. This will melt and create a creamy base for the toppings.
- Bake Crostini: Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until the brie is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye so the bread doesn’t burn.
- Assemble Toppings: Remove crostini from the oven and immediately top each with a thin slice of apple, one rolled piece of prosciutto, and a few fresh arugula leaves for a peppery crunch.
- Make Hot Honey Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine the honey and hot sauce (or cayenne pepper). Microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm and slightly runny to make it easier to drizzle.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the hot honey over the assembled crostini right before serving to add a sweet and spicy kick. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a firm apple variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for crispness and balanced tartness.
- You can substitute the hot sauce with cayenne pepper if you prefer less liquid heat.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and add extra arugula or nuts for texture.
- Prepare the hot honey in advance but add it just before serving to keep crostini from getting soggy.
- Use fresh, good quality brie for the best creamy melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
