Description
A savory-sweet appetizer featuring roasted pumpkin slices topped with melted brie, a drizzle of hot honey, and a crunchy nut topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 small sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss pumpkin rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and edges are crispy.
- Remove from oven, top each round with a slice of brie. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- In a small saucepan, warm honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2-3 minutes to infuse. Remove from heat.
- Drizzle hot honey over the pumpkin rounds, sprinkle with toasted nuts and fresh thyme. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.