Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
Elevate your appetizer game with this Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta. This festive dish combines the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and cranberry with creamy brie cheese atop crispy baguette slices, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this bruschetta will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills. Whether you’re hosting a large party or enjoying an intimate evening at home, this colorful and flavorful starter fits any occasion beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
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 of salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 6 ounces baguette-style French bread, cut diagonally into 16 slices
- Cooking spray
- 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 ounces brie cheese, cut diagonally into 16 slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and salt. Cover and chill for up to three days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a lined baking sheet; lightly spray both sides with cooking spray and sprinkle with ground pepper. Bake for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top each toasted slice with brie and return to the oven for an additional 4 minutes until melted.
- Stir basil into the chilled fruit mixture and spoon over each bruschetta slice before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg