Brûléed Brie Crostini Recipe
Delicious and elegant Brûléed Brie Crostini featuring toasted baguette slices topped with cherry jam, creamy brie cheese, and a caramelized sugar crust, perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini (based on typical baguette size) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2“-thick slices
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cherry jam
- 1 (8-oz.) wheel brie, cut into 1/3“-thick pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread a thin layer of softened unsalted butter evenly on each baguette slice and arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast the Bread: Bake the buttered bread slices in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they turn golden and toasted. Once done, remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble Crostini: Spread a generous layer of cherry jam on each toasted bread slice. Top each with a slice of brie cheese, trimming the cheese if necessary to fit the size of the bread.
- Sprinkle Sugar: Lightly sprinkle about one scant teaspoon of granulated sugar over each brie-topped crostini, preparing it for caramelization.
- Caramelize Sugar Using Kitchen Torch: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sprinkled sugar on top of each crostini until it melts and forms a crispy, golden-brown crust. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect contrast of creamy cheese, sweet jam, and caramelized sugar.
Notes
- If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can place the crostini under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Select a creamy, high-quality brie for the best flavor and melting texture.
- Cherry jam can be substituted with other fruit preserves such as raspberry or apricot jam according to your taste preferences.
- Make sure to butter the bread slices as it helps in achieving a nice golden toast and adds flavor.
- Serve immediately after caramelizing to enjoy the warm, melty brie with the crisp sugar crust.
Keywords: brie, crostini, appetizer, cheese, baked, caramelized sugar, bruschetta, snack
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