Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini

I’ve one other throwback recipe for you that’s from…look ahead to it…11(!) years in the past. That’s proper, in case you didn’t know I’ve been working Bold Kitchen for properly over a decade. Time actually flies.

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No matter approach you select to learn, make sure to get these beautiful, candy, juicy, savory roasted grape and brie crostini in your appetizer menu ASAP. They’re extremely simple to make and in case you’ve by no means roasted grapes earlier than you’re in for an unimaginable deal with. Pair it with creamy brie, honey, toasted walnuts, and sea salt? Match made in heaven.

Scroll by and take a look at the entire methods to customise these cute little crostini, however first, take a look at my nostalgic storytelling from a decade in the past that introduced me to those crostini (in case you’d like):

“I’ve a number of meals that I’ve fond recollections of. They proceed to be my favorites all through the years.

This bought me considering… what makes meals memorable? It’s merely the style of it? Or extra of what we affiliate with our meals experiences?

Typically occasions I’m wondering why I discover pumpkin pie to be the most effective dessert on the planet. I imply, it’s so easy! However consuming pumpkin pie jogs my memory of the primary time I made a pie by all on my own. How I crafted the crust with such willpower. In that very second, I used to be discovering my ardour and creativity for baking. So actually it’s not the dessert itself, it’s the recollections that include every chew.

Now it’s my soul meals; it feeds me happiness within the type of good recollections.

Up to now, one in every of my favourite meals was scallops with spaghetti squash, roasted purple peppers, with this unimaginable creamy sauce. It was completed with a chocolate soufflé and wealthy chocolate ice cream. Which after all I devoured. I believe it’s memorable to me particularly due to the individual I used to be with.

Time spent with good folks could make meals particular. This I do know to be true. Simply take into consideration a few of your favourite meals. Or the most effective meal you’ve ever had. It was most likely extra of an expertise and reminiscence reasonably than simply primarily based on style alone.”

Every little thing you’ll have to make this roasted grape and brie crostini

I have to inform you that roasted grapes, creamy brie cheese, and honey is likely one of the most scrumptious combos that would ever be placed on bread. The roasted grapes are candy and ideal in each approach. Right here’s all the pieces you’ll have to make the crostini:

• Grapes: we’re roasting up about 4 cups of purple seedless grapes for this recipe.
• Olive oil: you’ll want a little bit of olive oil for roasting the grapes and toasting up the baguette slices.
• Bread: I prefer to slice a French baguette to get excellent little crostini rounds.
• Brie: creamy, melty, and scrumptious paired with the candy roasted grapes.
• For topping: I like including a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of sea salt, chopped, toasted walnuts, and a bit chopped contemporary rosemary for unimaginable taste in each chew.

Straightforward methods to customise

As a result of the substances for this roasted grape & brie crostini are so easy, there are some enjoyable, simple methods you possibly can customise it to your style preferences. Right here’s what I like to recommend:

• Add a kick of warmth. Be at liberty to swap the honey for store-bought sizzling honey, or soften the honey with a pinch of cayenne to present it a bit kick earlier than drizzling it onto the crostini.
• Select your cheese. Gruyere, fontina, or havarti cheese would additionally work properly on this recipe.
• Go additional savory. These crostini can be scrumptious with little slices of prosciutto, too, if you would like an additional savory aspect.
• Strive a brand new fruit. In the event you’re not a fan of grapes I believe roasted cherries can be a fantastic various!

Roasted grape & brie crostini in 3 steps

1. Roast your grapes. You’ll, after all, begin by tossing your grapes on a baking sheet in a bit olive oil and sea salt, then roasting at 400 levels F till they’re barely shriveled. Set them apart to chill.
2. Toast your bread. Subsequent, add your baguette slices to a brand new baking sheet, brush them with olive oil, high every one with a slice of brie, and bake them till the cheese is melted and the crostini are good and golden.
3. Assemble & serve. Fastidiously spoon the roasted grapes onto every crostini, drizzle with honey, and end them off with a bit sea salt, chopped walnuts, and rosemary. Serve & get pleasure from!

Jazz them up with toasted walnuts

Sure, you can add common chopped walnuts, however toasting them makes them additional scrumptious. There are two simple methods to do it:

1. Stovetop technique: Add your chopped walnuts to a pan and place over medium warmth, stirring sometimes for 2-5 minutes till almonds are barely golden brown. Take away from warmth and permit to chill earlier than including them on high of the crostini.
2. Oven technique: Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Place chopped walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for six to eight minutes till aromatic and golden brown, stirring as soon as midway by baking. Watch fastidiously in order that the nuts don’t burn!

Can I prep them forward of time?

I wouldn’t advocate absolutely assembling the crostini forward of time as they’re finest when loved day of, however be happy to slice your baguette and brie slices 1-2 days forward of time with the intention to simply assemble them later! Merely retailer your baguette slices in a reusable silicone bag at room temp till you’re prepared to make use of them, and do the identical with the brie slices however place them within the fridge.

Storing suggestions

As I discussed, these roasted grape and brie crostini are finest when loved heat the day-of, however if in case you have any left over be happy to retailer them within the fridge. Be at liberty to get pleasure from any leftovers chilly, at room temp, or re-warmed within the oven.

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I hope you like these roasted grape and brie crostini! In the event you make them make sure to depart a remark and a score so I understand how you favored them. Take pleasure in, xo!

This submit was initially printed on October fifteenth, 2012, republished on March ninth, 2023, and republished on December twenty sixth, 2023.