Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut

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Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy Brie, tart cranberry sauce, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with crunchy walnuts. This french-inspired snacks ready in about 25 minutes turns sliced Brie cheese, fresh or store-bought cranberry sauce, honey into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 10, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 10 French cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 20 slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush each slice with 2 tbsp olive oil evenly. Sprinkle lightly with a pinch of salt.
  2. Step 2: Toast baguette slices in the oven for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but not burnt. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: Top each toasted slice with about 1/2 oz slice of 8 oz Brie cheese. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the Brie softens but does not fully melt.
  4. Step 4: Remove crostini from oven and spoon approximately 1 tsp cranberry sauce onto each slice over the Brie.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey evenly over all crostini and sprinkle 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cranberry and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnut?

French snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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