Appetizer recipe for easy grilled brie cheese with homemade crostini and basil and balsamic strawberries.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8people
Author: Caitlin Charlton
Ingredients
Crostini
12inchesSourdough or French baguette
2tablespoonolive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Grilled Brie
8ozBrie cheese wheelnot sliced, see note
1tablespoonolive oil
¼teaspoonItalian seasoning
Balsamic Strawberries
1pintstrawberrieshulled
½teaspoonbalsamic glaze
5basil leavessliced
Instructions
Crostini
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice baguette into ½ inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush each slice of bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip bread and repeat on the other side.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Grilled Brie
Preheat the grill or griddle to medium high heat.
Brush brie with olive oil all over and sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning.
Grill the brie for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks form and brie just begins to soften (take off the grill before the rind starts to come undone). Do not close the grill lid. Take off grill and set aside.
Balsamic strawberries
Meanwhile, slice the strawberries into quarters (or smaller for really big strawberries). Toss in a bowl with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Serve brie immediately with strawberries and crostini.
Notes
A brie with a thicker rind holds up best. I use the brand Président, which I am able to find at most stores, and it holds up well with grilling. If you can't find that brand, ask your cheesemonger for recommendations on a brie with a thick rind.