Description
A decadent appetizer featuring crispy garlic toasts topped with creamy whipped brie, sweet and savory honeyed mushrooms, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 slices of crusty baguette
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix softened butter with minced garlic and spread evenly on baguette slices. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- While toasts bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in honey and thyme, cook for another 2 minutes until glazed. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, combine brie and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and whipped, about 1-2 minutes. Spread whipped brie on warm toasts, top with honeyed mushrooms, and garnish with extra thyme.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.