Description
These Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey are a delightful appetizer featuring warm, melted brie on toasted baguette slices, topped with crisp apple slices, savory prosciutto, fresh arugula, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect for parties or elegant gatherings, they balance creamy, sweet, spicy, and salty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (or substitute with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baguette slices: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange the baguette slices evenly on the baking sheet, using two sheets if necessary to fit all slices.
- Melt the brie on the crostini: Place a slice of brie cheese on top of each baguette slice. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the brie is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Assemble the toppings: Remove the crostini from the oven and immediately top each with a thin slice of apple, a rolled piece of prosciutto, and a few fresh arugula leaves to add texture and a pop of freshness.
- Prepare the hot honey: In a small bowl, combine the honey and hot sauce (or cayenne pepper). Warm in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until heated through. Stir well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey over each assembled crostini just before serving to provide a sweet and spicy glaze. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect contrast of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best contrast with the rich brie.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to control the heat level of the hot honey glaze.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Serve crostini immediately after assembling to maintain the crispiness of the bread and freshness of the toppings.
