Camembert crostini topped with sweet roasted grapes and fresh thyme for an easy yet elegant appetizer everyone loves.
Roasted Grape & Camembert Crostini
If you love simple appetizers that look fancy but are easy to make, this one’s for you. Roasted grapes get sweet and caramelized in the oven, and when paired with creamy Camembert, it’s a perfect combo.
I like serving this when I want something impressive but low-effort.
Here’s What You Need
To make this crostini, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients and basic kitchen tools. Below, I’ve also included a few ideas for variations and substitutions to make this recipe your own.
Camembert Crostini Recipe Ingredients
Here are the key ingredients that make this dish come together beautifully:
- Seedless red grapes: Roasting enhances their natural sweetness and gives them a slightly caramelized flavor.
- Olive oil: Helps roast the grapes and adds richness to the crostini. It’s also used to brush the bread for that perfect toast.
- Fresh thyme: Adds an earthy, subtle herbal flavor that complements both the grapes and the cheese.
- Baguette: A sturdy, crusty french bread that holds up well to toppings. The crunch contrasts nicely with the soft Camembert and juicy grapes.
- Camembert cheese: Creamy and mild, each slice of camembert soft cheese melts beautifully under the broiler, making each bite indulgent.
A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a little salt and a few cracks of black pepper make the perfect finish!
Variations and Substitutions
Feel free to switch things up depending on what you have on hand or your preferences:
- Use Brie instead of Camembert: Brie has a similar texture and flavor, so it works perfectly in this recipe.
- Swap the thyme: If you prefer a more intense, pine-like herb, rosemary adds a nice twist.
- Try multigrain or sourdough bread: If you don’t have a baguette, other crusty bread will work well for the crostini base.
- Add honey for a touch of sweetness: Drizzle a little honey over the finished crostini for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Use Apples: Roasted apple slices offer a different flavor profile that equally balances the richness of the cheese. Do it the same way!
Tools for Making Camembert Crostini
You won’t need much for this recipe, just a few kitchen basics:
- Baking sheet: For roasting the grapes and toasting the baguette slices.
- Small knife: To slice the baguette and cut the Camembert into wedges.
- Broiler: To melt and brown the cheese on top of the crostini.
- Tongs or spatula: To flip the grapes and bread while roasting and toasting.
How to Make Camembert Crostini
First, roast your grapes with olive oil and thyme. It brings out their natural sweetness and makes them extra juicy.
While the grapes cool, toast your baguette slices in the oven.
When they’re golden, add thick wedges of Camembert and broil them until bubbly.
Serve It Up
Once the cheese is melty, top each toast with a few roasted grapes. You can sprinkle some fresh thyme on top for garnish, but that’s optional.
Serve these crostini on a serving platter right away while the cheese is warm and gooey.
This is one of those recipes that feels restaurant-worthy but is totally doable at home. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Other Delicious Cheese Appetizer Recipes
Here’s a list of related recipes you might enjoy:
- Puff Pastry Baked Brie and Prosciutto with Cranberries
- Warm Brie Bites Appetizer
- Pomegranate Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Squash, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Tart
- Roasted Grape & Camembert Crostini
Roasted Grape & Camembert Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs seedless red grapes
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 1 baguette cut crosswise into 12 slices
- 8-ounce wheel of Camembert cut in 12 wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Toss grapes with 2 tbsp of olive oil and thyme sprigs then spread in an even layer on a baking sheet, leaving some stems attached if you like (it makes a pretty presentation). Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping grapes once, until caramelized and juicy. Let cool.
- Brush baguette slices with more olive oil and arrange on a second baking sheet. Bake about 6 minutes, flipping once half-way through, until toasted on both sides.
- Switch the oven to broil. Top each toast with a wedge of camembert and broil about 5 minutes, watching very, very closely, until cheese is golden at edges and just softened. Top each crostini with a small bunch of grapes and sprinkle with a few thyme leaves, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
