Brie and Fig Crostini is a quick fall appetizer that is easy to make for any size crowd. Toasted brie cheese crostini slices are topped with honey caramelized figs, prosciutto, and fresh arugula for the perfect combination of flavors.

Below, you will find serving tips, substitution ideas, and instructions on how to make this delicious crostini with brie and fig. If you love crostini, you can also try this Peach Crostini or Tomato Bruschetta.

Brie and Fig Crostini topped with prosciutto and fresh arugula on a plate.

Brie and Fig Crostini

Crostini may look and sound like a fancy time consuming appetizer, but don’t let them fool you. This fig crostini with brie and prosciutto is about as easy as it gets and as delicious as it looks.

Sliced baguette bread is topped with brie cheese and toasted before assembling with caramelized figs, salty prosciutto, and fresh arugula. That’s it. Below are simple instruction on how to caramelize figs in honey, but if you want to save the few minutes it takes you can substitute fig jam. Easy peasy!

This appetizer is easy to make for just a few people or a bigger crowd, and the figs can even be cooked ahead of time. Keep reading for more recipe variations, tips, and ideas!

A sheet pan with sliced baguettes topped with melted brie cheese and caramelized figs.

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Fresh Figs – you should be able to find fresh figs during the late summer and early fall. Choose plump figs that are slightly firm and not mushy. For this recipe, you will need to slice them in half lengthwise.
  • Honey – there are so many options when it comes to choosing honey. Some of the higher quality or local honey will have different flavors depending on what the local bees are eating, so choose a flavor that you like best. 
  • Thyme – fresh thyme is simmered in the honey so that the flavor infuses. You can scrape the leaves off of each stem and add just those, or keep the entire stem in and remove it when you are done. Rosemary is another great option.
  • Vanilla Extract – you only need a little vanilla to really enhance the flavors of the figs and honey.
  • Crostini Bread – my favorite bread to use for crostini is a simple French baguette. It’s firm enough to hold plenty of toppings, even when sliced fairly thin. They are also the perfect appetizer size.
  • Brie Cheese – brie cheese is buttery with a more mild flavor that is perfect for serving with flavors that you want to shine, like figs and honey. It also melts beautifully! Cream cheese would be a good substitute.
  • Prosciutto – thinly sliced, salty prosciutto is a perfect match for sweet figs and honey. You only need a little for each crostini—about half a slice if you are using baguette bread.
  • Arugula – it’s nice to finish a baked crostini with a little freshness. Peppery arugula pairs well with both sweet figs and salty prosciutto.

Substitutions and Serving Suggestions

  • If you like your toasted bread to be a little softer rather than crispy, just cut the baguettes into slightly thicker slices.
  • You can substitute fig jam for the caramelized figs if you want to save a little time.
  • To make this vegetarian, just skip the prosciutto!
  • Instead of brie cheese, try using goat cheese or even cream cheese. 
A white serving plate with fig and brie crostini appetizers stuck with decorative toothpicks.

How to Make Fig Crostini

  1. Caramelize the figs. Add the honey and thyme to a skillet over medium-low heat and cook for about 1 minute. Slice the figs in half and add cut-side down into the honey, cooking for about 4-5 minutes total. 
  2. Toast the brie and baguette slices. Place the baguette slices onto a small baking sheet.  Cut the Brie cheese in thick slices and place over the top of each baguette piece. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 6-7 minutes, then cool for a few minutes.
  3. Assemble the crostini. On top of each, add a half slice of prosciutto, a spoonful of figs, and a drizzle of the honey, and top with fresh arugula. Stick a toothpick in top to hold everything in place, if desired, then serve warm.  Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What else tastes good with caramelized figs?

Even before they are caramelized, figs have a high sugar content that tastes great with more savory flavors like brie and prosciutto. Other toppings that would taste great are bacon bits, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, toasted nuts (especially pistachios and walnuts), and herbs like thyme and rosemary.

How do you store fresh figs?

If your figs are already super ripe, store in the fridge for up to 3 more days, depending on just how ripe they were. Or, if your figs aren’t quite ripe yet, you can store them at room temperature for a couple days and then transfer to the fridge.

Can you make this ahead of time?

You can caramelize the figs up to a few days in advance and then store in the fridge. Otherwise, do not try and assemble the crostini ahead of time or it will get soggy.

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Brie and Fig Crostini Recipe

Author The Carefree Kitchen
Brie and fig crostini is a quick fall appetizer that is easy to make for any size crowd. Toasted brie cheese crostini slices are topped with honey caramelized figs, prosciutto, and fresh arugula for the perfect combination of flavors.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Yields6 people

Ingredients

Caramelized Figs

  • 2 tablespoons (40 g) honey
  • 1 4-inch sprig (1 4-inch sprig) thyme
  • 3 large (3 large) fresh figs
  • 1/8 teaspoon (1/8 teaspoon) vanilla extract

Crostini Toppings

  • 1 small (1 small) baguette bread, sliced into 1/2" slices on a slant
  • 4-6 ounces (4-6 ounces) Brie cheese
  • 6 slices (6 slices) prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup (20 g) arugula
  • 3 tablespoons (65 g) honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat, then add the honey and thyme leaves. Cook for about 1 minute, then add the fig halves cut-side down into the honey.
  • Caramelize for 2-3 minutes, then use tongs to turn the figs over and saute for another 2 minutes. Remove the caramelized figs from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Place the baguette slices onto a small baking sheet. Cut the Brie cheese in thick slices and place over the top of each baguette piece, spreading to the edges if needed.
  • Bake in your preheated oven for 6-7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted slightly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before placing the crostini onto a platter.
  • On top of each, add a half slice of prosciutto, a spoonful of figs, and a drizzle of the honey, and top with fresh arugula. Stick a toothpick in top to hold everything in place, if desired, then serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing figs: If your figs are already super ripe, store in the fridge for up to 3 more days, depending on just how ripe they were. Or, if your figs aren’t quite ripe yet, you can store them at room temperature for a couple days and then transfer to the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American
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