Description
Succulent turkey meets creamy brie in these elegant holiday appetizers that blend French and American culinary traditions. Crisp pastry and rich flavors combine, creating irresistible party bites you’ll crave at every seasonal gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices (100 grams / 3.5 ounces) roasted or deli turkey
- 1/2 baguette, sliced into 12 rounds
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) brie cheese
Sauce and Spread:
- 1/2 cup black currant jam (or blueberry/blackberry jam)
- 3 tablespoons red chili sauce (or red pepper jelly)
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting it to broil at 500F (260C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution.
- Cut the baguette into 12 uniform 1-inch circular slices, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Layer a slice of turkey onto each baguette round, creating a protein base for the appetizer.
- Create a zesty sauce by combining black currant jam and red chili sauce, blending sweet and spicy flavors.
- Drizzle the jam-chili mixture generously over the turkey, allowing the sauce to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carefully place a slice of Brie cheese atop each prepared bite, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and broil for 2-3 minutes until the Brie melts and becomes slightly golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the bites cool for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and prevent burning.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to add a fragrant, herbal note and enhance visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice baguette uniformly for consistent, professional-looking bites.
- Swap black currant jam with raspberry or apricot preserves for different flavor profiles that complement the turkey and brie.
- Remove brie from refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing to ensure smooth, even melting and enhanced flavor.
- Use gluten-free baguette for celiac-friendly version or swap turkey with plant-based protein for vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg