Brie and Red Currant Toast
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Brie and Red Currant Toast recipe, a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors. Featuring crisp oven-toasted baguette slices slathered in luscious red currant jam and topped with creamy brie, these toasts are garnished with fragrant fresh thyme, a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, and a hint of cracked black pepper for a gourmet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a sophisticated snack. Perfect for fans of brie appetizers, holiday party bites, or anyone searching for gourmet toast ideas, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that delivers both flavor and style.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 200 grams Brie cheese
- 6 tablespoons Red currant jam
- 2 tablespoons Salted butter
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Fresh cracked black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into 12 thin slices, approximately 1/2-inch thick each.
Step 3
Spread a thin layer of salted butter onto each side of the bread slices.
Step 4
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes. Flip them and toast for another 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 5
While the bread is toasting, slice the brie cheese into 12 even pieces (one for each slice of bread).
Step 6
Once the bread slices are toasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Step 7
Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of red currant jam onto each toast.
Step 8
Top the jam with a slice of brie cheese.
Step 9
Sprinkle a few fresh thyme leaves over each toast, followed by a light pinch of sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 649 grams (649.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1981 |
| Total Fat 86.80g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat 51.10g | 256% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g | |
| Cholesterol 261mg | 87% |
| Sodium 5336mg | 232% |
| Total Carbohydrate 228.10g | 83% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.30g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 69.90g | |
| Protein 77.20g | 154% |
| Vitamin D 54IU | 271% |
| Calcium 573mg | 44% |
| Iron 14mg | 79% |
| Potassium 791mg | 17% |
Source of Calories