A Decadent Bite: Prune + Brie Crostini Recipe
A Decadent Bite: Prune and Brie Crostini offers a delicious combination of creamy California Brie, sweet California prunes, and tangy balsamic glaze atop crisp baguette slices, garnished with fresh basil and flaky salt. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a sophisticated snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 small baguette, sliced
Cheese and Toppings
- 4 ounces Real California Brie
- 8 California Prunes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Flaky salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette slices evenly.
- Toast Baguette Slices: Arrange the sliced baguette pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet, then toast them in the oven until they are lightly golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add Brie and Prunes: Remove the toasted slices from the oven and spread a generous portion of Brie cheese on each slice. Then, top each slice with a halved California prune.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle each crostini with balsamic glaze. Finally, garnish them with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of flaky salt for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the prune and Brie crostini warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute balsamic glaze with a reduction of balsamic vinegar if glaze is unavailable.
- To enhance aroma, lightly toast fresh basil leaves before garnishing.
- Serve immediately for best texture, but crostini can be prepared a few hours ahead.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the baguette evenly for uniform toasting.
- For a vegan option, substitute Brie with a plant-based cheese alternative.
