These Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey make the perfect party appetizer that pairs with a variety of wines.
A few weekends ago, my girlfriends and I went wine tasting in Dundee, Oregon. While I normally pack a picnic for the occasion, we were right in the middle of the move to our new house, and I just did the easy thing – I went to the store and grabbed us some sandwiches. Of course, not just any sandwiches would do… I went to the fancy grocery store – The one where I once purchased celery root for this Apple & Celery Root Slaw and it cost me $60 (given I made a triple batch, but still)!
Anyway, the fancy grocery store had these fancy sandwiches that just blew my mind. They were simple: A bit of brie, some prosciutto and basil.
That first bite? It was amazing!
A perfect creamy, salty, savory combination with a hint of something extra. What was that magical ingredient? Honey. Somehow, the honey just tied everything together so perfectly, and it was amazing with all of the wines we were sampling in wine country that day.
That sandwich is what inspired this recipe. Why not make it in a smaller form, that’s perfect for serving as an elegant appetizer?
These Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey have become my go-to party appetizer, not only because they pair with a wide variety of wines, but also because they’re easy to prepare and extremely elegant. You can even assemble them well ahead of time, which is always a plus in my book.
Brie Crostini Ingredients
You only need five ingredients to make these crostini and they can be assembled in 10 minutes.
- Baguette
- Brie
- Prosciutto
- Basil
- Honey
Crostini Recipes:
Here’s how to make simple crostini at home.
Wine Pairings for Brie Crostini:
- Chardonnay makes a great white wine option to pair with these crostini.
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese are red wines that pair nicely with the brie cheese on these crostini.
Easy Appetizer Recipes:Â
Brie Crostini Recipe
Prosciutto, Brie & Honey Crostini
Ingredients
- 1/2 small baguette (cut diagonally into 12 1/2-inch-thick slices, about 8 ounces)
- 2 Tablespooons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto
- 4 ounces Brie cheese (cut into 12 slices)
- 12 leaves fresh basil
- 2 Tablespooons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until pale golden, 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let crostini cool completely.
- Divide basil leaves, brie and folded slices of prosciutto among crostini. Drizzle with honey. Season with pepper.
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What a perfect recipe for wine tasting! I snacks that are easy to eat one-handed so I don’t have to put down my wine glass. HA!
Great point Catherine – Love it!
These seem perfect for an appetizer or to take wrapped up in a backpack for a day out – so packed with flavor so even though they are small they are very satisfying!
Thanks Pech!
Congrats on your new house Erin! These crostini look amazing! I love the combination of brie and honey. Yum!
Thank you Lucy – We are so excited to finally be getting settled in!
Oh yum…I love this combo! I love crostini bites that give you a little bit of meat, cheese, and herb/veggies all in one.
We can consider a well-balanced crostini Marlynn 🙂
Oh Erin! Those look delicious! Pinning it.
Thanks Brettni!
prosciutto, brie and honey – what a perfect flavour combination! Xx
Thanks Thalia – Those flavors all work really well with the fresh basil too. A great summer treat!
You mentioned you could assemble in advance. Do you place in the refrigerator than pull out an hour or so before serving?
Yep – That’s what I would do Annette!