Easy and Quick Holiday Brie Crostini Appetizers

These quick holiday brie crostini will be your go-to appetizer for holiday season!

Creamy brie cheese is melted on crostini then topped with a variety of seasonal jams & nuts for the perfect combination of flavours.

This brie crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday gatherings because it’s so quick to make!

Just like my easy pear & goat cheese crostini and quick whipped feta cranberry dip recipes, these quick holiday brie crostini are made for the Christmas season.  By quickly broiling the cheese on the crostini, you get a perfect crunch on the bread combined with the creamy, melted brie cheese. When topped with the seasonal jams and crunchy nuts plus a drizzle of honey, it’s the most delectable holiday bite.

Why you’ll love this easy holiday appetizer

• It takes just 5 minutes to make and 5 minutes to bake these homemade crostini.
• You only need a handful of ingredients and it’s easy to mix and match your favourite seasonal toppings like fig jam & walnuts; apricot jam & pecans; and, cranberry sauce & pistachios
• There are so many flavour variations in this easy appetizer that it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
• These little toasts are the most delicious finger foods for small gatherings and holiday parties – make a small amount or double the recipe to make more for a larger group.

Ingredients need to make this quick crostini

Brie cheese: creamy brie cheese is the key to these delicious crostini as it pairs so well with all of the seasonal jam flavours.

Baguette: fresh baguette is the best bread to use to make these crostini.

Seasonal jams: fig jam, apricot jam and cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney pair perfectly with the creamy brie cheese (you can even use any leftover cranberry sauce you have on hand!)

Nuts:  pecans, walnuts and pistachios are the perfectly paired toppings to go with the apricot jam, fig jam and cranberry sauce respectively.

Garnishes: a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary brings all the seasonal flavours together in this perfect holiday appetizer

How to make these brie crostini toasts

Step 1: Preheat the oven to a low broil.

Step 2: Add the baguette slices to a baking sheet and top each slice of baguette with a slice of brie cheese.

Step 3: Cook the crostini on low broil until the brie is melted and edges of baguette are just golden. This will take about 3-5 minutes depending on your oven. **Put the baking sheet on a lower rack in the oven to avoid any burning**

Step 4: Remove the crostini from the oven and top each crostini with a dollop of jam. Sprinkle on the related nut toppings (fig jam & walnuts / apricot jam & pecans / cranberry sauce & pistachios). Place the crostini on a serving tray, drizzle with honey and sprinkle over fresh rosemary to garnish.

expert tips

• I’ve given three flavour combinations that go deliciously well with the brie. Feel free to make a few crostini of each kind. Or, just pick one flavour combination to make for all the crostini! Go with your favourites for these baked brie crostini.
• These toasted crostini will have crispy crusts and the bread will be soft on the inside. If you prefer bread slices that are super crispy, toast the baguette slices lightly to start for a few minutes first and then top with the brie and toast again.
• While I recommend cranberry sauce in the recipe, you can also use a cranberry chutney or cranberry compote instead. My cranberry pear jam would also be delicious as a topping paired with pistachios or walnuts.

common questions

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
You bet! Use a gluten-free baguette to make the crostini appetizer. Make sure the seasonal jams and nuts are gluten-free as well.

What other kinds of jams can I use?
Other delicious jam toppings include:

• Blueberry jam paired with walnuts
• Strawberry jam paired with almonds
• Raspberry jam paired with pecans

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Set out all of your ingredients about 1/2-1 hour ahead of time and then make the brie crostini just before guests arrive. Then, layer the brie on the crostini on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the brie crostini about 10-15 minutes before guests arrive.  Place the crostini on a serving dish and top with the jams, nuts, a drizzle of honey and rosemary garnish. You’re all set to host and enjoy!

Storage

I do not recommend storing these crostini in the fridge for later. Enjoy all of the crostini the day you make them!

More quick holiday appetizers to love from the blog:

Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans

Pear & Walnut Baked Brie

Easy Garlic & Herb Cheese Holiday Appetizer