Brûléed Brie Crostini

Makes

12

Ingredients

150g bourke street bakery crostinis

2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

200g bourke street bakery mixed berry jam

1 (225g) wheel of Brie, sliced into 1cm-thick pieces

¼ cup caster sugar

Description

Mini Brie toasts are an easy yet impressive appetiser, perfect for entertaining. The crisp, caramelised sugar topping cracks to reveal warm, gooey Brie over a layer of sweet jam. Assemble the crostini in advance and brûlée just before serving for the best texture and a bit of theatre.

method

Spread a thin layer of cherry jam on each toast.

Top with a slice of Brie, trimming as needed to fit.

Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of sugar over each piece of Brie.

Using a kitchen torch, caramelise the sugar until golden and bubbly. (Alternatively, place under a grill for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.)