Apple Brie Hot Honey Toasts (Printable)

Toasted sourdough topped with brie, crisp apple, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey for a flavorful snack.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices sourdough or rustic baguette

→ Toppings

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, sliced
03 - 1 large crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced

→ Hot Honey

04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - ½–1 tsp hot chili flakes or hot sauce, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
07 - Flaky sea salt
08 - Freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bread slices on the baking sheet and toast in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to crisp.
03 - Combine honey and chili flakes or hot sauce in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Warm gently until heated, then set aside.
04 - Remove toasted bread from oven and layer each slice with brie, then top with apple slices.
05 - Return assembled slices to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the brie is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately drizzle each toast with warm hot honey.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey: it’s the kind of secret trick you’ll want to show off whenever friends pop in unannounced.
  • It takes barely 20 minutes but feels (and tastes) far fancier than the effort suggests.
02 -
  • I once overloaded the bread with brie and apples and ended up with soggy toasts; moderation really does pay off here.
  • Letting the toasts sit for even two minutes after baking helps the cheese set just enough to hold everything together.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper—clean up is a breeze and nothing sticks.
  • Layer cheese before apple so the brie melts into the bread and anchors the fruit perfectly in place.
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