Description
These Roasted Grape & Brie Crostini with Honey and Sea Salt are an elegant appetizer featuring sweet, juicy roasted grapes paired with creamy melted brie on toasted baguette slices. Finished with a drizzle of honey, crunchy toasted walnuts, and aromatic fresh rosemary, these bite-sized crostini offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Grapes
- 4 cups seedless red grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Maldon sea salt, to taste
Bread and Cheese
- 1 French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (approximately 20–24 slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced (enough to top each baguette slice)
Toppings and Garnish
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh diced rosemary
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Roast the Grapes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the seedless red grapes on a nonstick baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss gently to coat the grapes evenly. Roast for about 15 minutes or until the grapes start to burst and shrivel slightly. Remove from oven and let them cool while keeping the oven temperature steady at 400°F.
- Prepare the Crostini: Arrange the baguette slices on a separate baking sheet. Brush each slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place a slice of brie cheese on top of each baguette slice. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the brie has melted and the bread is toasted.
- Assemble the Crostini: Once the brie-topped crostini are out of the oven, spoon the roasted grapes generously over each slice. Drizzle the crostini with honey to taste.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped toasted walnuts and a pinch of sea salt over each crostini. Garnish with the diced fresh rosemary. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool before chopping.
- Use high-quality honey and sea salt like Maldon for enhanced flavor contrast.
- These crostini are best served warm and fresh but can be stored briefly in the fridge and gently warmed before serving.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- For a vegan variation, use a plant-based cheese alternative and maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
