Description
Creamy baked brie is coated in crushed pistachios, served over crispy crostini, and drizzled with a spicy-sweet raspberry hot honey for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 wheel Brie cheese (8–10 oz), chilled
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 6-8 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped pistachios and salt. Place the chilled Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press the pistachio mixture onto the top and sides of the brie.
- Bake the pistachio-crusted brie for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is soft and slightly melted. Let it rest for 2 minutes.
- While brie bakes, make the raspberry hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, raspberry preserves, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and warm, then remove from heat.
- Place the warm brie on a serving platter. Arrange crostini around it. Drizzle the raspberry hot honey over the brie and crostini. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.