Description
A festive and elegant appetizer featuring creamy roasted squash, sweet pear, melted brie, and a tangy cranberry glaze on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Top each crostini with a slice of brie, a few pieces of roasted squash, and a thin slice of pear. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until brie is melted.
- Warm cranberry sauce with honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over crostini.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.