Maple Crisp Brie Bites

Recipe ⬇️ or print: https://www.recipetineats.com/maple-c...

At its core, this is really just cheese and crackers. Upgraded a bit! :-) We're talking a maple-butter crispy crostini topped with brie, pecans, thyme and prosciutto crisp.

EASY, ECONOMICAL and FABULOUS! (Hot tip: Coles triple cream brie is very good, and only $5.50!)

Brilliant one to assemble now and serve later or take somewhere, it's fine for hours, the brie won't make the crostini soggy. Enjoy with drinks or morning tea with your co-workers! - N x ❤️

MAPLE CRISP BRIE BITES

(Brie on crispy maple-butter crostini with pecans, thyme and crispy prosciutto)

24–30 slices sourdough baguette, sliced 7mm thick
MAPLE BUTTER:
50g/3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt flakes (or 1/8 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt)
TOPPING:
6 large slices prosciutto
200g/7oz triple cream brie, cut into 24 to 30 x 5mm slices while cold, bring to room (or camembert or brie of choice)
1/4 cup pecans, lightly toasted, pretty finely chopped
2 tbsp maple syrup, for a tiny drizzle on each
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (really try to use this, it’s so good!)

1. Melt butter, stir in maple syrup and salt. Simmer 20 sec, brush/dab on bread, spread on foil + paper lined tray.
2. Lay prosciutto on the second tray (slight overlap is fine). Put both trays in 180C/350F (160C fan) oven.
3. At 15 min - remove prosciutto (should be dark red and wrinkled). Cool on paper towels until crisp, then break into shards.
4. At 15 min - flip crostini. Bake 5 more min until lightly crisp but not fully hard. Cool 10 min+ (crisps more).
5. Top crostini with brie, prosciutto shards, pecans, a drizzle of maple, and thyme leaves. Serve!