Cranberry, Brie & Vandy Crostini
Ancient Crunch
Appetizer
These Cranberry, Brie, & Vandy Crostini are the ultimate festive appetizer — simple to make, colorful, and full of flavor. Crispy baguette slices are topped with creamy brie, a tangy-sweet cranberry-orange compote, and crunchy Vandy Crisps for texture. Add a few sugared cranberries and a sprinkle of orange zest, and you’ve got a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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1 baguette, thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing) or olive oil spray
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1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
⅓ cup sugar
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Brie, sliced
Vandy Crisps Original
Sugared cranberries & orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil (or spray with olive oil spray). Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
In a small pot, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, and sugar. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool.
Place a slice of brie on each crostini. Bake for an additional 1–2 minutes, just until the brie begins to soften and melt.
Spoon a bit of the cranberry compote over each crostini, then top with a Vandy Crisp.
Add a sugared cranberry and a pinch of orange zest for a festive, polished touch.
