Description
A delightful appetizer combining crispy baguette, tangy balsamic roasted cranberries, and creamy Brie cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces creamy Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; top toasted baguette with Brie and cranberry mixture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider drizzling with honey for added sweetness or using different cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg