Name: Fig and Brie Crostini Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds; 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing; 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced; ½ cup fig jam or fresh figs, sliced; 1–2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling; ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); Fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, for garnish

Description

Fig and Brie Crostini is a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with melted Brie cheese, sweet fig jam or fresh figs, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of nuts and fresh herbs. Perfect for holiday parties or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe combines creamy, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Crostini

1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
8 oz Brie cheese, sliced

Toppings

½ cup fig jam or fresh figs, sliced
1–2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baguette: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush each slice with olive oil to ensure they toast evenly and develop a crisp texture.
Toast Baguette Slices: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 7–8 minutes or until the slices are lightly toasted and golden around the edges.
Add Brie Cheese: Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven, and while they are still warm, place a slice of Brie cheese on each crostini. Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 2–3 minutes, just until the Brie begins to melt and soften.
Top with Figs and Honey: Remove the crostini from the oven and top each one with a dollop of fig jam or a slice of fresh fig. Drizzle honey over the top to add a sweet, floral note that complements the cheese and figs.
Add Nuts and Garnish: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the crostini if using, and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary leaves for an aromatic finish.
Serve: Serve the Fig and Brie Crostini warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer or party snack that’s sure to impress your guests.

Notes

For added flavor and crunch, toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat before sprinkling them on the crostini.
Try substituting the Brie cheese with goat cheese or blue cheese for a delicious variation on the original recipe.
Use fresh figs in season for a fresher, more textured topping compared to fig jam.
Serve crostini immediately for best texture; reheating can be done briefly in the oven to remelt the cheese if needed.