Are you looking for a delicious game day appetizer that’s also vegetarian? I prefer vegetarian food and this is absolutely AMAZING and one of my favorite fall appetizers! Although cranberries and brie typically remind me of all things fall and Thanksgiving, I have no problem with eating them any time of year! This easy and quick appetizer is perfect for a football game party or holiday party, including Christmas!
I always love when my meat-loving husband tries my new food and wants more—like WAY MORE! On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the MOST delicious food, he and I both rate this one a 10! Let’s just say that all of this was eaten by the two of us in less than 2 hours yesterday. My easy vegetarian appetizer recipe contains a baguette, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, brie cheese, pecans, and dried cranberries, and is done in less than a half hour! When I normally make these, I tend to eat THEM ALL IN ONE OR TWO SITTINGS – yes, they’re insanely delicious and I can’t ever get enough of this easy crostini appetizer!
Party appetizers, game day food, or just anytime food, these Cranberry Brie Crostini will make any family happy, any season of the year! If you’re looking for party or game day appetizers, then you’ll love my Corn Nuggets, Vegetarian 7 Layer Dip and My Mom’s Corn Dip!
I’ve made these with the brown sugar and maple syrup and without. My husband and I both agree that both ways taste divine! I almost prefer to eat these without the sugar and maple syrup sauce as it tastes less sweet, but still delicious.
Ingredients in Cranberry Brie Crostini
Baguette. Slice a fresh baguette into pieces.
Extra virgin olive oil. Use high quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Brown sugar. Brown sugar is mixed with maple syrup to create the sugary drizzle.
Pure maple syrup. Use pure maple syrup as it’s the highest quality maple syrup.
Brie cheese wedge. Buy one brie cheese wedge to make this easy finger food appetizer.
Chopped pecans. You can buy whole pecans and chop them or if you’re short on time, buy pre-chopped pecans. Either way, you’ll end up with a delicious, crunchy crostini. If you don’t have pecans, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
Dried cranberries. Dried cranberries give this appetizer a sweet taste and blend well with the brie and baguette to create a delicious bite.
How to make the best Cranberry Brie Crostini
STEP 1: Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with foil. Place all the sliced baguette pieces on top.
STEP 2: Use a pastry brush to brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil.
STEP 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the bread is golden.
STEP 4: Place the brie on a microwave-safe plate and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds to melt it.
STEP 5: Evenly coat the baked bread pieces with the melted brie.
STEP 6: Top with chopped pecans and cranberries to evenly coat each slice of baguette. Sprinkle ½ cup of the brown sugar on top of the baguette slices.
STEP 7: Add ¼ cup brown sugar and the maple syrup to a small saucepan and cook on medium until it boils. Boil for 2 minutes, constantly stirring. It will be a foamy texture. After the 2 minutes have passed, work quickly to drizzle evenly over each baguette slice.
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Final Thoughts
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Cranberry Brie Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 oz.) baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ c brown sugar divided
- ¼ c pure maple syrup
- 8 oz. brie cheese wedge
- ½ c pecans chopped
- ¾ c dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place all the sliced baguette pieces on it.
- Use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil.
- Bake 10-14 minutes, until the bread is golden.
- Place the brie on a microwave-safe plate and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds to melt the brie.
- Evenly coat the baked bread pieces with the melted brie.
- Top with chopped pecans and cranberries to evenly coat each slice of baguette. Sprinkle ½ cup of the brown sugar on top of the baguette slices.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar and the maple syrup to a small saucepan and cook on medium until it boils. Boil for two minutes, constantly stirring. It will be a foamy texture. After the two minutes have passed, work quickly to drizzle evenly over each baguette slice. Serve warm.
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