Description
These Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey are a delightful appetizer combining creamy melted brie, crisp apple slices, and savory prosciutto on toasted baguette slices, finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey and fresh arugula for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
- 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced (enough slices for each crostini)
- 1 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 20 pieces and rolled
- 1 cup arugula
For the Hot Honey:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or substitute with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange the sliced baguette pieces evenly on the baking sheet, using two sheets if needed to fit all slices.
- Assemble and bake crostini: Place a slice of brie cheese on top of each baguette slice. Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until the brie is nicely melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Once out of the oven, immediately top each piece with a thin slice of apple, a rolled piece of prosciutto, and a few fresh arugula leaves to add texture and flavor contrast.
- Prepare hot honey: In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce (or cayenne pepper). Microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm. Stir to blend the flavors well.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey over the assembled crostini just before serving to add a sweet and spicy glaze. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance with the creamy brie and sweet honey.
- You can adjust the heat level of the hot honey by varying the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- If you prefer a milder option, omit the hot sauce for just plain honey drizzle.
- These crostini are best served warm to enjoy the melted brie and fresh toppings.
- Leftover crostini can be gently reheated in the oven but are best fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
