Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
Elevate your festive gatherings with our Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta! This vibrant appetizer combines creamy brie with a delightful sweet-tart topping of pomegranate seeds and cranberries, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy family dinners, this dish not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eyes with its colorful presentation. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying the company of your guests. Impress everyone with this easy-to-make bruschetta that will surely become a cherished favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 0.75 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup fresh or frozen chopped cranberries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Dash salt
- 6 ounces baguette-style French bread, cut diagonally into 16 slices
- Cooking spray
- 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) log brie cheese, cut diagonally into 16 slices
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, mix pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and salt. Chill for enhanced flavors.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baguette slices lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with ground pepper. Bake for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add Brie: Place slices of brie on toasted bread and bake for an additional 4 minutes until melted.
- Assemble: Stir basil into the chilled topping and spoon generously over each slice of warm bruschetta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg