Cranberry, Brie, Prosciutto Crostini with Balsamic Glaze is an easy holiday appetizer that your guests will rave about!
Y’all… this holiday crostini recipe is SO easy and SO delicious! I’ve made and served it twice in the past two weeks when I needed to pull together a quick holiday appetizer here on the boat.
Ask the bakery department at your grocery store to slice a loaf of french bread into crostini slices… they have a machine that cuts quickly and evenly!
Once you’ve got all your ingredients in hand, you can serve within 30 minutes after you begin to prepare it. 
For the cranberry topping, I used Cran-Peno Preserves by Pepperlane… a delicious topping made with tart, plump cranberries and just the right amount of jalapeño. Loved… it added a little touch of spice to the recipe!
In addition to the Cran-Peño preserves, brie, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze, the mint and walnuts add so much texture and flavor. Instead of preparing homemade balsamic glaze, I used a Trader Joe’s Glaze that works perfectly in this recipe.
How to Make It!
- 1 French Baguette
- 1/4 cup olive Oil
- 1 round of brie cheese
- 1 package quality proscuitto
- 1 jar Pepperlane Cran-Peno Preserves (or any cranberry preserves)
- 1 bottle Trader Joe's Glaze
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 bunch of mint
- Lightly brush bread slices with olive oil and bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Slice brie into thin strips and place on bread.
- Top with prosciutto and a generous teaspoon of cranberry preserves.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over crostini.
- Garnish with mint.
Yes, I plan to keep these ingredients stocked during the holidays for a quick but impressive appetizer. Note, if you pre-make your crostini, toast it for a few minutes to bring its crunch back!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
