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Honey-Balsamic Strawberry & Brie Crostini

Honey-Balsamic Strawberry & Brie Crostini Cheese Recipes

Want a bite-sized appetizer that hits sweet, savory, and tangy all at once? This Honey-Balsamic Strawberry & Brie Crostini delivers melty vegan brie, juicy strawberries, and a balsamic drizzle on crispy toasted baguette, and the whole batch comes together in just 16 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer recipe, Gluten-free, summer Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things minimal letting good bread, melty brie, and fresh fruit do the work. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 12 thin slices French baguette sliced on the diagonal
  • 4 oz plant-based brie-style cheese cut into 12 slices
  • 6 medium strawberries sliced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze store-bought, or reduced from balsamic vinegar
  • 4 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • A store-bought balsamic glaze genuinely saves time here though you can make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until it reduces to a syrupy consistency.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list refreshingly short. Here's what to grab:
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife (for slicing the baguette and strawberries)
  • Cutting board
  • Small saucepan (if making homemade balsamic glaze)
  • No stand mixer, no food processor, nothing complicated. A baking sheet and a knife handle nearly the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  3. Step 2- Assemble the Base
  4. Lay the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Top each piece with a slice of plant-based brie.
  5. Step 3- Bake Until Melty
  6. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread turns lightly toasted around the edges.
  7. Step 4- Top and Drizzle
  8. Top each crostino with 2 slices of strawberry, a small drizzle of maple syrup or agave, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  9. Step 5- Finish and Serve
  10. Sprinkle with thinly sliced basil and serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and melty.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Crostino)

Here's exactly what you're getting per crostino, based on 12 total crostini from this recipe:
  • Calories- 95 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 12g
  • Protein- 4g
  • Fat- 3g
  • Saturated Fat- 2g
  • Sodium- 187mg
  • Potassium- 46mg
  • Fiber- 1g
  • Sugar- 2g
  • Vitamin A- 65 IU
  • Vitamin C- 3.5mg
  • Calcium- 35mg
  • Iron- 0.7mg