Strawberry Brie Crostini
🍓 Strawberry Brie Crostini
These Strawberry Brie Crostini are ready in 15 minutes. Toasted baguette, a thick smear of soft Brie, sliced strawberries, basil, honey, and a dark balsamic drizzle. Sweet, salty, and crisp in one bite.
I love how little there is to cook. Toast the bread, whip the cheese, and pile it on. The extra basil is not optional. 🌿
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Why You’ll Love These Crostini 🌿
- 🍓 Ready in 15 minutes
- 🧀 Creamy Brie on crisp toast
- 🍯 A thin thread of honey
- 🍇 Balsamic drizzle
- 🌿 Fresh basil on top
- 🫒 Olive oil on the bread
- 🍽️ Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean appetizer
Why This Plate Fits an Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Pattern
This is fruit, herbs, extra-virgin olive oil, and a modest amount of cheese on toasted bread — a mezze-style bite, not a dessert tart. Strawberries bring color. Basil keeps it savory. Balsamic and black pepper stop the honey from turning the toast into candy.
Toast the bread until the edges are dark. Soften or whip the Brie so it spreads like the photo instead of sitting in cold chunks.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Do I serve the Brie melted? 🧀
No. Let it soften at room temperature, then mash or whip it so it smears. Melted Brie runs off the toast.
Can I use ricotta instead? 🥄
Yes. Whipped ricotta or goat cheese both look like the photo. Brie is what the title calls for.
How do I keep the bread crisp? 🍞
Toast it dry or with oil, then assemble just before serving. Topped crostini soften if they sit.
What bread works best? 🥖
A baguette sliced on a bias. Ciabatta also toasts well. Thin slices crisp faster.
🍓 Strawberry Brie Crostini
Ingredients 🛒
- 8 slices baguette, cut on a bias
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 oz (170 g) Brie, rind on or trimmed, softened
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Black pepper, to finish
Instructions 👩🍳
- Heat a broiler or skillet. Brush the baguette with olive oil and toast 2–3 minutes per side, until the edges are golden and crisp.
- Mash the softened Brie with a fork until it is spreadable. A teaspoon of olive oil helps if it is still stiff.
- Spread a thick layer of Brie on each toast.
- Top with strawberries and basil.
- Finish with a thin thread of honey, balsamic glaze, and black pepper. Serve right away.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per crostini (1/8) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Net carbohydrates | 12g |
| Total carbohydrates | 13g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Sodium | 190mg |
Estimates based on baguette, Brie, strawberries, olive oil, honey, and balsamic glaze. Exact numbers vary with slice size.
Notes & Tips 💡
- Take the Brie out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start.
- Extra-virgin olive oil on the bread is the Mediterranean fat in this bite.
- A little honey is enough. The strawberries are already sweet.
- Tear the basil if you do not want to slice it. It bruises less.
- Assemble just before guests eat so the toast stays loud and crisp.
These Strawberry Brie Crostini are sweet, salty, and done in 15 minutes. A simple bite built on toast, olive oil, strawberries, and basil. 🍓🌿
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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