Fig and Brie Crostini with Balsamic and Hot Honey
Fig jam, creamy brie (or goat cheese), balsamic and hot honey on perfectly broiled baguette. A quick, elegant party appetizer for boards and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 4 oz brie or goat cheese, sliced or crumbled (optional Manchego swap for a Spanish variation)
- ¼ cup fig jam
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
To finish:
- Freshly cracked black pepper (or pink peppercorns) optional thin prosciutto or presunto slices
- Fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil, chopped optional
- Thin prosciutto or presunto slices optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds and lay them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Broil, watching closely the entire time — this happens fast. Flip halfway through so both sides get golden color. Pull them before they turn dark or hard.
- Let the toast cool completely.
Assemble:
- Top each slice with a spoonful of fig jam and a slice or crumble of brie.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and hot honey.
- Finish with a crack of black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve right away.
Notes
Nutrition (per crostini, approximate — based on 12 crostini per baguette):
Calories: 112 · Protein: 3.5g · Fat: 3.4g · Carbohydrates: 19g
Note: Calculated using standard USDA FoodData Central values for baguette, brie, fig jam, olive oil, balsamic, and hot honey. This is an estimate — your actual jam, cheese, and baguette will differ.
