Description
These Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey are a perfect appetizer combining creamy melted brie, crisp apple slices, savory prosciutto, and peppery arugula, all drizzled with a warm, sweet, and spicy honey glaze. Ideal for entertaining or a sophisticated snack, these crostini balance textures and flavors beautifully.
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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baguette: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange the sliced baguette pieces evenly on the baking sheet, using two sheets if needed to fit all slices.
- Melt Brie on Baguette: Place a slice of brie cheese on top of each baguette slice. Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until the brie is nicely melted and bubbly.
- Assemble Toppings: Once out of the oven, immediately top each piece with a thin slice of apple, a rolled piece of prosciutto, and a few fresh arugula leaves to add texture and flavor contrast.
- Prepare Hot Honey: In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce (or cayenne pepper). Microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm. Stir to blend the flavors well.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey over the assembled crostini just before serving to add a sweet and spicy glaze. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the creamy brie and sweet honey.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the hot sauce or cayenne to taste.
- For a vegetarian version, omit prosciutto or substitute with a vegetarian alternative.
- Prepare the hot honey just before serving to keep the glaze warm and pourable.
- If you don’t have a microwave, warm the honey and hot sauce gently on the stovetop.
