Balsamic Roasted Cranberry and Brie Crostini
This Balsamic Roasted Cranberry and Brie Crostini is an elegant and easy appetizer perfect for the holidays or entertaining. Sweet-tart cranberries roasted with balsamic and rosemary top crispy baguette slices with creamy brie for a festive bite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ French baguette, sliced thinly
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 ounces triple cream brie, sliced
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix melted butter and olive oil. Brush both sides of baguette slices and place on a baking sheet.
- In another bowl, toss cranberries with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and rosemary. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast cranberries for 5 minutes.
- Add the tray of baguette slices and roast for 6 more minutes.
- Flip baguette slices and roast another 4–6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Top each toast with a slice of brie and a spoonful of roasted cranberries.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Swap brie for goat cheese or ricotta for a different flavor.
- Add toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
