Crostini are some of my favorite appetizers to serve before a big holiday meal. It’s the perfect one or two bite snack to keep the hunger at bay while sipping on cocktails. And it’s also not too much food that will ruin your appetite. This brie crostini with black pepper honey and pomegranate recipe is a great one to have in your back pocket.
The crostini base of this recipe uses a gluten-free baguette. I linked the one I love in the recipe below. But you could easily use whatever bread or baguette you prefer. It’s super flexible in that way. The brie and the black pepper honey are made for one another. And the pomegranate seeds add the perfect pop of both color and tartness.
Here’s another great crostini idea that’s wonderful for the holidays. A baguette that has a lovely layer of fig jam on the bottom, and then is topped with blue cheese and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary.
How to make brie crostini.
This brie crostini recipe is super easy to make. And has only four main components – the baguette, the cheese, the honey and the fruit. Making the honey black pepper is the most involved part, and it’s also very simple.
While the baguettes are toasting, warm together the honey, black pepper and salt in a small sauce pan. Be careful not to heat the honey too hot. You do not want it to bubble, but just warm enough to infuse with the pepper and be easy to drizzle.
Then add about six to eight pomegranate seeds to each crostini. That’s the perfect amount of juicy, tartness for each bite. Lastly, enjoy the brie crostini right away or serve them at room temperature.
Brie Crostini with Black Pepper Honey and Pomegranate

Brie crostini topped with black pepper honey and juicy pomegranate seeds. A beautiful, simple and festive appetizer.
Ingredients
- small baguette (see notes)
- vegetable oil spray
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces brie, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the baguette into 1/4 inch rounds. Lightly mist with vegetable oil spray, spread them out onto a sheet pan and toast until just browned.
- In a small pan over low heat stir together the honey, pepper and salt until just warm.
- Place a slice of brie on each toasted crostini. Then top with a generous drizzle of the black pepper honey and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
Notes
I use Schar gluten-free baguettes, but any type of baguette or bread you prefer will work.
Ashley says
OMG – yum! I love the honey and black pepper pairing! And pom seeds on everything is my holiday motto this year.
Meredith Youngson says
Yes! Brie and honey is the ultimate combo, love that punch from the pomegranate too – so festive!
Ruby says
This is such a stunning appetizer! I can’t wait to try this on family and friends for the holidays. Pomegranates just always seem to make everything more sparkly and fancy, right?
Sher says
Totally. Instant, fancy.
Andrea says
Love brie! This looks as good as it gets! I know what to bring to my holiday party this month.
Sophie says
This is just the prettiest appetizer ever. Totally swooning over here. I’m making this!
Sergio says
Looks so delicious and perfect for parties!