Cranberry Brie Crostini

These Cranberry Brie Crostini are full of festive flavor and color.  Tart cranberries and creamy brie are layered on slices of toasted baguette.  This appetizer couldn't be easier and looks so pretty and fancy.

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Cranberry Brie Crostini are the perfect small bites during the holidays.  The combination of creamy brie and tart cranberries is the perfect pairing. These crostini are as easy and delicious as they are pretty and festive. 

For more small bites, try this goat cheese and fig jam appetizer and spicy sausage cheese balls.

Toppings for crostini

Cranberries - The tartness of homemade roasted cranberries pairs beautifully with the creaminess of the brie.  This is a perfect way to use up extra or leftover sauce.  For a shortcut, use store-bought fruit preserves.

Brie cheese - Brie is a soft cow's milk cheese named after the region in France where it originated.  It has a white rind which is completely edible.  Leaving the rind on or cutting it off is a matter of personal preference. 

I enjoy the rind, so I left it on this recipe.  If you prefer, you can remove the rind before slicing the cheese into wedges.  In place of brie, camembert or good quality gorgonzola can be used.

How to make crostini

Slice the baguette.  I like to cut the bread on a diagonal.  The slices will be a little larger giving more surface area for the yummy toppings.  Depending on its size. one loaf should yield between 20-28 slices.

Toast the bread.  Brush the bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Bake until the outside is crispy and the inside is still slightly chewy.

Add toppings and garnish.  I love using seasonal or festive ingredients like the brie and cranberry sauce in this recipe.  Any variety of cheeses, meats, jams, spreads, or veggies can be used.  Some of my favorite flavor combos include:

• beef tenderloin and horseradish cream
• prosciutto and pear
• apples and gorgonzola

Step-by-step instructions

See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice the bread into ¼-inch slices on a slight diagonal.
3. Brush the bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

4. Bake for 5 minutes until lightly brown and crisp around the edges.
5. Meanwhile cut the Brie into thin wedges, approx. ⅛-inch thick.
6. Top each slice of bread with a wedge of Brie and 1-2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce.  Garnish with orange zest.  If you prefer to melt the Brie, add it to the top of the bread slices before toasting.

Recipe FAQs

With their festive flavor and color, cranberry brie crostini make the perfect appetizer during the holidays.  So easy and fuss-free, these delicious nibbles can be whipped up in no time.

Equipment

Sheet pan | Zester