Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy whipped brie topped with sweet roasted strawberries, a kick of black pepper, and a drizzle of hot honey basil syrup. Perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a food processor, combine brie, cream cheese, and butter. Process until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- On another baking sheet, toss strawberries with honey and balsamic vinegar. Roast for 12-15 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- While strawberries roast, stir together hot honey and chopped basil. Set aside.
- Spread whipped brie on each crostini. Top with roasted strawberries, a drizzle of hot honey basil, and a crack of black pepper. Garnish with flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a milder honey drizzle, reduce hot honey to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons regular honey. Can substitute strawberries with figs or peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 10 g