Apple and brie is a tried and true combination that works so well on crostini. I add in walnuts, honey, and time to make this an easy and delicious appetizer.
Why You Should Make this Recipe
This crostini has it all! Crispness from the apple, creaminess from the brie, nuttiness from the walnut, sweetness from the honey, and earthiness from the thyme. Plus, it pairs perfectly with rosé.
It is a great, easy recipe for serving to dinner guests, or just for your family if you want to add some excitement to dinner, they’re small and easy to eat as finger food.
How to Make this Crostini
Preheat the oven to 375°F to prepare to make the crostini.
Place ¼-1/2 inch thick baguette slices on a sheet pan. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
Top each crostini with one thin slice of brie, 2 thin slices of apple, then 2-3 pieces of walnut, drizzle lightly with honey, and top with a small sprig of lemon thyme. Serve within an hour.
Crostini FAQs
If you're planning to make them ahead of time, you can make them up to one week in advance. Store them in a sealed container at room temperature.
Yes. Make sure to remove all the air from the bag and remove them from the freezer 1 hour before serving.
The biggest difference is the size. Bruschetta are made from wide slices of rustic Italian or sourdough bread. Crostini are made from narrow bread that has a finer texture like baguette.
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Apple Brie Crostini with Walnuts, Honey, & Thyme
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced ¼-½ thick on a diagonal
- 16 oz. brie cheese cut into thin slices
- 2 apples thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups walnut pieces and halves
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 small bunch lemon thyme
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat to 375°F.
- Place ¼-1/2 inch thick baguette slices on a sheet pan. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
- Top each crostini with one thin slice of brie, 2 thin slices of apple, then 2-3 pieces of walnut, drizzle lightly with honey, and top with a small sprig of lemon thyme. Serve within an hour.
Notes
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This post was originally published in June of 2018 but was republished with new photos and tips in November of 2020.
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