Description
A delicious appetizer combining savory steak, creamy brie, and sweet fig jam on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 good quality steak (sirloin or filet mignon)
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Brie cheese (double or triple cream)
- Fig jam
- 1 fresh, crusty baguette
- Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette on the bias into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush one side of each slice with extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for about 8-12 minutes, or until the crostini are lightly golden and crisp.
- Pat your steak dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steak with coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke.
- Carefully place the seasoned steak into the hot skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and tent it loosely with foil to rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread a generous spoonful of fig jam on each toasted baguette slice.
- Place a small piece of brie cheese on top of the fig jam.
- Top with a slice or two of the sliced steak.
- (Optional) Arrange the assembled crostini back on the baking sheet and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the brie is softened.
- Garnish with a tiny sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary.
- Serve immediately, best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and watch the broiler carefully to prevent burning the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg