Grilled Brie & Peaches Crostini Appetizer
Elegant crostini topped with melty brie, grilled peaches, and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze. Sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling / Broiling
- Cuisine: American / French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette, sliced into rounds
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 2 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- Honey or balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Fresh thyme or basil (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush peach slices lightly with olive oil and grill 1–2 minutes per side until charred and softened.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast on the grill or in the oven until golden and crisp.
- Place a slice of brie on each warm crostini; let it melt slightly, or broil for 1 minute if needed.
- Top each crostini with a grilled peach slice and drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze.
- Finish with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and optional fresh herbs; serve immediately.
Notes
- Use nectarines or plums instead of peaches for variation.
- Swap brie for goat cheese or burrata.
- Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for extra crunch.
- For a spicy twist, drizzle with chili oil or hot honey.
- Best served fresh and warm; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
