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Recipe

Serves

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Serves 12 crostiniPrep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 min

Ingredients

  • 300 g red grapes, taken off the stalks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 baguette, cut into 12 slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra
  • 250 g brie, cut into 12 slices
  • 2 tsp honey
  • Flaked salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C conventional or 180C fan.
  2. Toss the grapes with the olive oil and thyme on a small roasting tray.
  3. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes until the skins split and the juices thicken.
  4. Meanwhile, brush the baguette slices with the extra olive oil and toast in the oven on a lower shelf for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, turning once.
  5. Lay the brie slices on the warm toasts and return them to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese slumps.
  6. Spoon the roasted grapes and their juices over the melting brie.
  7. Finish with honey, flaked salt and a grind of black pepper.
  8. Serve warm, while the toasts are still crisp.

Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini

Roasted grape and Brie crostini topped with thyme and honey on a cream ceramic platter

Roasted grape and brie crostini turn three ingredients into something that looks like a cheeseboard at a smart wine bar.

Grapes blister and jam in the oven, brie melts over crisp baguette slices, and thyme and honey tie it together.

Ten minutes of hands-on time for a real crowd-pleaser.

Recipe

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Servings: 12 crostini
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Tips

  • Grapes burst more evenly if they are all similar in size.
  • Toast the bread well; it must hold up under the juicy grapes.
  • Assemble close to serving so the crostini stay crunchy.

Variations

  • Swap brie for camembert or a creamy goat cheese.
  • Add toasted walnuts for crunch.
  • Use balsamic instead of honey for a sharper finish.

FAQ

Q: Can I use green grapes?
A: Yes, they are slightly sweeter; the colour contrast is the only difference.

Q: Can I roast the grapes ahead?
A: Up to 2 days ahead; reheat gently before assembling.

Q: Can I make them for a crowd?
A: Scale everything directly; keep batches warm in a low oven.

Q: What drink pairs well?
A: A crisp white or sparkling wine alongside works naturally.