Festive Holiday Cranberry Brie (Printable)

Crostini with creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and fresh herbs for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 French baguette, sliced into 16 thin rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Toppings

03 - 7 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
04 - 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

→ Garnish

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
07 - Fresh microgreens or arugula

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Bake slices for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
03 - Place a slice of Brie on each toasted baguette round and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until Brie softens without melting.
04 - Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce over the Brie on each crostini.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or thyme if desired.
06 - Top with toasted nuts and microgreens or arugula as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • The sweet-tart cranberry cuts through the rich Brie in a way that feels festive without being heavy.
  • You can prep the toasts ahead and assemble them right before guests arrive.
02 -
  • If you melt the Brie too long it will run off the bread and stick to the baking sheet, so watch it closely in that final two minutes.
  • Brushing olive oil on both sides of the baguette makes all the difference between crispy and cardboard.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the baguette so you get clean edges without squashing the bread.
  • If your cranberry sauce is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of warm water or orange juice to loosen it up before spooning.
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