These apple Brie crostini are my bite-sized answer to baked Brie. Each crispy piece of bread gets creamy melted Brie and a sweet-tart apple chutney flavored with ginger, thyme, and warm spices. They feel fancy enough for a holiday party, but the apple topping can be made ahead so you aren't stuck cooking appetizers while everyone else is having fun.
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get great new recipes from me every week!
This post may include affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
And I love the texture of the brie. While baked brie is delcious it oozes out, cools quickly, and looks less than appetizing. I have taken everything you love about baked brie and made a bite-sized version. That looks as amazing as it tastes.
It is easy to put together and perfect for holiday gatherings and dinner parties. Just like my charcuterie cups and beet and goat cheese bites, its an easy appetizer that packs a big punch.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Apple Chutney, Not Apple Slices: Cooking the apples with shallot, ginger, cider vinegar, and brown sugar gives you sweet, tart, and savory flavor in every bite. Not plain Jane apples on my watch.
- Built for Parties: You get the flavor of baked Brie without guests having to cut into a wheel of cheese. These bites can be kept warm in the oven until serving time and are easy for your guests to munch on.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Brie Cheese- You can also use other types of cheese like sharp cheddar or goat cheese.
- Apples- You can use any type of apple to make chutney. I like to use a mix of granny smith, fuji, or Honeycrisp apples.
- French Bread- I used a gluten-free French but you can also use regular bread. Other good options are baguette, sourdough, or ciabatta.
- Oil- I use olive oil for the bread and butter for the apples. But you can use butter for both. Or swap out with ghee.
- Brown Sugar- Use light brown sugar. It helps add a caramel-like sweetness and balances well with the spices.
- Shallot- You can use red onions or sweet onions if you don't have shallots.
- Spices- Use fresh ginger (you can also use ginger paste), cardamom, and cloves. Season with salt. Adjust to taste before topping the brie.
- Fresh Thyme- I prefer to use a fresh sprig of thyme, but you can swap it with half the amount of dried thyme.
⏲️How to Make Brie Crostini with Apples
- Use a pastry brush to coat all sides of the bread slices with olive oil, then spread it on a large baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, flipping halfway and topping each crostini with a slice of Brie.
- Toast the bread until the Brie begins to melt and brown on the edges. Remove it from the oven before it turns runny.
- When making the chutney, saute the apple slices until softened but not mushy. The sauce should be thick enough to sit on the crostini without sliding off. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Top each crostini with a generous dollop of chutney, and serve immediately!
👩🏻🍳Jen's Testing Notes
- Toast the bread ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temp for a few hours.
- Don't overcook the apples. You want tender pieces that still hold their shape, not applesauce.
- Don't overbake the Brie. You're looking for softened and slightly melted, not completely runny.
- Keep the chutney thick. Let the excess liquid cook off so it stays on the crostini rather than making the bread soggy.
- Slice the cheese and wrap it in plastic wrap until needed. This helps prevent it from drying out but allows you to make ahead.
Did you enjoy making this recipe? Show it some love with ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a comment! Hungry for more FLAVORFUL recipes?
📖 Recipe Card
Apple Brie Crostini
One bite of this apple brie crostini and you'll fall in love! Toasted French bread is topped with melted brie and topped with sweet and savory apple ginger chutney. It's a delightful appetizer that's perfect for fall and holiday gatherings!
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread regular or gluten-free
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces brie cheese cut into thin slices
Ginger Apple Chutney
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup shallot minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- ⅓ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch ground clove
- 3 apples peel, cored and diced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Slice the bread into thin slices. Brush both sides of the slices with olive oil.1 loaf French bread, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Bake for 8 minutes. Flip and top each slice of bread with a piece of cheese. Return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until the brie begins to melt but isn't runny.8 ounces brie cheese
- Move the brie crostini to a serving platter. top with the apples and garnish with more fresh thyme leaves.
Ginger Apple Chutney
- Heat the butter in saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 3 minutes. Add the ginger and dried spices. Saute until the shallot softens, about 2 to 3 minutes.2 Tablespoons butter, ½ cup shallot, 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, ⅓ teaspoon cardamom, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, pinch ground clove
- Add the apples, thyme, sugar and vinegar. Saute for 10 minutes or until the apples are softened but not mushy and the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.3 apples, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Video
Notes
- Freeze the cheese for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut cleanly.
Equipment
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbs: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
Looking for FREE New Recipes?Subscribe to my newsletter & get a FREE recipe ebook!
Nat says
Absolutely delicious!!!