Jul 14 2026
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Baked Brie Cheese Crostini Recipe

Time40m
Serves6

With Prosciutto and Honey Nuts

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Ingredients

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Crostini

Method

Crostini

  1. 1

    Preheat and slice

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Trim ends of the baguette and slice on a slight diagonal into 12–14 pieces about 1/3 inch (8 mm) thick.

  2. 2

    Brush and season

    Arrange slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides lightly with the 2 tbs olive oil. Sprinkle the tops evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Toast

    Bake in the preheated oven 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway, until edges are golden and centers are just crisp. Remove and cool slightly so they stay crisp but are warm for assembly.

Baked Brie

  1. 4

    Prepare brie

    Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Place the 8 oz wheel of brie on a small parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small ovenproof dish. If desired, trim a thin slice off the top rind to expose a bit of cheese (optional).

  2. 5

    Top with honey and thyme

    Drizzle 2 tbs honey evenly over the top of the wheel. Scatter 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over the honey and finish with a light pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of black pepper if using.

  3. 6

    Bake the brie

    Bake the brie in the 350°F (175°C) oven 12–15 minutes until the center is soft and the top is glossy but the shape holds. Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes so it is easier to transfer to a serving platter.

Prosciutto & Nuts

  1. 7

    Toast and caramelize nuts

    While brie bakes, heat 1 tbs unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/2 cup roughly chopped mixed nuts and toast, stirring frequently, 2–3 minutes until fragrant and starting to brown. Stir in 1 tbs honey and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, cook another 30–45 seconds until the honey glazes the nuts. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly; nuts will crisp as they cool.

  2. 8

    Prepare prosciutto

    Separate the 4 oz prosciutto into 12–14 individual pieces (one per crostini). If you prefer warm prosciutto, briefly warm slices in the skillet for 10–15 seconds per side just to take the chill off, then set aside on a paper towel.

Assembly & Finish

  1. 9

    Assemble crostini

    Place the warm toasted crostini on a serving platter. For each crostini: top with a small piece of prosciutto (folded), then place a thin slice of baked brie (use a small knife or spoon to spread some melted cheese), sprinkle a few of the honey-glazed nuts on top, and finish with a light drizzle of the additional 1 tbs honey.

  2. 10

    Garnish and serve

    Tuck a fresh thyme sprig or sprinkle a few extra leaves around the platter for garnish. Serve immediately while the brie is warm and melty so guests can enjoy the contrast of crisp crostini, creamy cheese, salty prosciutto and crunchy sweet nuts.

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