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Brûléed Brie Crostini

Mini brie toasts are a super-easy appetizer, and caramelizing the tops is a great party trick. The crunchy sugar topping gives way to an oozy slice of brie and sweet jam.

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/2"-thick slices
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. cherry jam
  • 1 (8-oz.) wheel brie, cut into 1/3"-thick pieces
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar

Directions

  1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Spread bread with a thin layer of butter and arrange on a baking sheet. 
  2. Step 2Bake bread until toasted and golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. 
  3. Step 3Spread toast with jam. Place a slice of brie on top, trimming to fit as needed. Sprinkle brie with 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar. 
  4. Step 4Using a kitchen torch, caramelize sugar. Serve immediately.