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Elegant Honey Roasted Fig and Brie Crostini with Candied Walnuts

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An elegant and simple appetizer featuring honey roasted figs, creamy brie, and crunchy candied walnuts on toasted baguette slices. Perfect for entertaining and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh figs, halved
  • 8 ounces (225 g) brie cheese, sliced or cut into small wedges
  • 1 medium baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup (120 g) walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (optional)
  • Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse and pat dry figs. Cut each fig in half lengthwise and arrange cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey over figs, sprinkle a pinch of salt and fresh thyme if using.
  4. Roast figs for about 15 minutes until soft and caramelized but still holding shape.
  5. While figs roast, melt butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles.
  6. Add chopped walnuts to the saucepan, stir quickly to coat nuts in caramel, cook 3-4 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
  7. Pour candied walnuts onto parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
  8. Slice baguette into 1/2-inch rounds, spread softened butter on each slice.
  9. Toast baguette slices in oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  10. Assemble crostini by layering a roasted fig half on each toasted bread slice, add a piece of brie cheese on top or beside it.
  11. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon honey over crostini, sprinkle candied walnuts and lemon zest if desired.
  12. Serve immediately while brie is soft and figs are warm.

Notes

Pat figs dry if extra juicy to prevent soggy bread. Stir candied walnuts constantly to avoid burning. Serve crostini promptly to keep bread crisp and cheese melty. Can prepare figs and walnuts ahead and assemble just before serving.

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