Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey

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:

• Lasagna Crostini
• Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer
• Short Rib Crostini

Prosciutto, Brie & Honey Crostini

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crostini, prosciutto appetizer, prosciutto crostini

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Servings: 12 crostini

Calories: 101 kcal

Author: Platings & Pairings

These Prosciutto, Brie & Honey Crostini make the perfect party appetizer that pairs with a variety of wines.

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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

1. 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.
2. Divide basil leaves, brie and folded slices of prosciutto among crostini. Drizzle with honey. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Prosciutto, Brie & Honey Crostini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 185mg8%

Potassium 44mg1%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 80IU2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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: 

• Melon Skewers with Aleppo Pepper
• Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites
• Fennel & Salami Bites
• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry