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Festive Brie Bruschetta Crostini Appetizer
No Christmas party is complete without appetizers, and this appetizer is sure to astound without hours of prepping and fretting. This colorful and delicious recipe will keep your entertaining preparation to a minimum.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 french baguette
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounce soft-ripened brie cheese
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Break open the pomegranate under water to free the seeds. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the rest will float to the top. Discard the white membrane and put the seeds in a separate bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the seeds and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place garlic slices in olive oil and microwave for 1 minute to infuse the olive oil with garlic. Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Brush olive oil on one side of baguette slices. Lay bread on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes. (The bread does not need to brown, just have a toast-like crust on the top surface.)
- Spread apricot preserves on toasted bread.
- Microwave brie cheese for 10-15 seconds to soften the cheese. Cut the brie in half and spoon or drizzle the cheese on the toasted bread.
- Place a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds on each slice.
- Serve while warm.
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Notes
- Serve with drinks before a meal, or as a light starter to your main course.
- Feel free to swap in camembert, goat's cheese or burrata depending on your preferences.
- Feel free to use the preserves or jam of your choice.
- Crostini toasts can be made up to a day in advance and kept in an airtight container. Assemble when the party starts!
Nutrition Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
56IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.