Brûléed Apple and Brie Crostini
Melty cheese, crisp apples, and a caramelized sugar topping come together in this super easy brûléed apple and brie crostini appetizer. Topped with pecans and fresh thyme, this crostini is a lovely appetizer for holiday gatherings and elegant dinner parties. Even better, it takes just minutes to throw together!
Ingredients
- 24 homemade crostini or store-bought
- 2 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples, cored & thinly sliced
- 6 ounces brie, thinly sliced (170 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar, (50 grams)
- 3 Tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted (22 grams)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Equipment
- Kitchen torch
Instructions
- Place the crostini in a single-layer on a sheet pan. Top each crostini with 2-3 apple slices followed by 1 slice of brie.
- Sprinkle each slice of brie with about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar - try your best not to sprinkle the sugar on the apples. Using a kitchen torch, brûlée the sugar until it's evenly caramelized and golden-brown. (See the Recipe Notes for oven instructions.)
- Sprinkle the crostini with the pecans and fresh thyme. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Oven Instructions - after you sprinkle the brie with sugar, place it on the top rack of the oven. Then, broil the crostini on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, just until the sugar is caramelized. Don't over-broil or the cheese will melt everywhere.
Sprinkle the brie with a thin layer of sugar so it caramelizes evenly. If you brûlée the cheese for too long, it'll become a melty mess.
To keep the apples from browning, toss them in lemon juice first. About 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice will do the trick.
Serving: 1crostini, Calories: 131kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 242mg, Potassium: 72mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1mg
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