Cranberry-Raspberry Balsamic Compote and Brie Crostini
This cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote and brie crostini was a HUGE hit with my entire family and we loved the combination of tart cranberries, sweet raspberries, tangy balsamic vinegar topping, and creamy brie cheese on a crisp crostini. We all thought these appetizers were delicious and I am looking forward to serving them for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
How to Make Cranberry-Raspberry Balsamic Compote and Brie Crostini
Make the cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote by combining the fresh cranberries and raspberries with sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10-15 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Make the crostini by brushing the baguette slices with a bit of olive oil and place them on a baking tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
To assemble, place a slice of brie on a crostini them top with a dollop of the cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote. Serve immediately with extra compote on the side.
Equipment
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
Cranberry-Raspberry Balsamic Compote:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
Crostini with Brie
- 1 small baguette, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- 1 wedge of brie, sliced
Instructions
Cranberry-Raspberry Balsamic Compote:
- Make the cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote by combining the fresh cranberries and raspberries with sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Crostini with Brie:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the crostini by brushing the baguette slices with a bit of olive oil and place them on a baking tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- To assemble, place a slice of brie on a crostini them top with a dollop of the cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote.
- Serve immediately with extra compote on the side.
Yummy! The compote looks so good, Pam.
I could make a whole meal of these! The perfect little bites.
Such an impressive name, I had to check this out and it does look delicious.
Could you heat the brie on the bread, just a little, to make it softer?
Susan,
You can but it could get messy. I added the slices of brie to the warm crostini and it warmed it up nicely.
-Pam
Perfect appetizer.
Thank you, Pam!