Description
A delightful appetizer combining creamy brie, sweet strawberry jam, spicy hot honey, crunchy walnuts, and fresh thyme on crispy toasted crostini. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small wedges or slices
- 1/3 cup rich strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove crostini from oven and top each with a piece of brie. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until brie is just softened.
- Spread a small amount of strawberry jam over each crostini, then drizzle with hot honey. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For a milder version, use regular honey instead of hot honey. To toast walnuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust jam and honey quantities to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American-French
Nutrition
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 5 g