Brie and Fig Jam Crostini
Brie and Fig Jam Crostini, a gourmet vegetarian appetizer for every party or celebration. Golden and crispy crostini made from sliced French baguette drizzled with olive oil and seasoned generously with black pepper, brie cheese and homemade jam, crunchy pecans and a touch of thyme, a great party food that is fancy enough to impress all your guests.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small French baguette
- 1 cup fig jam (300 g)
- 1 President brie cheese ( 200 g, 7 oz)
- 8 pecan halves
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
- Slice the baguette, arrange the slices onto a baking tray and drizzle the olive oil over them.
- Season the slices with black pepper and pop them in the oven for 5 minutes until they are golden and crunchy.
- Top each slice of bread with a slice of brie, a tablespoon of fig jam and a pecan half, and pop them back in the oven for a further 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and decorate with a small sprig of thyme.
- Serve while they are warm.
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Notes
- Do not bake the crostini for too long, as the brie will be too gooey and messy, and the bites won't be pretty anymore. We just need the brie to be soft enough to make the bites indulgent.
- Handle the bites with care once they come out of the oven, the jam might get a bit hot, although it shouldn't be hot enough to cause any burns.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg