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Crispy Baked Brie and Prosciutto Croissant Bake

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A quick and easy party appetizer featuring flaky croissants, creamy melted brie, and crispy prosciutto, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme for a perfect sweet-savory balance.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large store-bought croissants, preferably day-old or slightly stale
  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel of creamy brie cheese, rind on
  • 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice each croissant into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the croissant pieces with the softened butter until evenly coated.
  4. Spread half of the buttered croissant chunks evenly in the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  5. Layer the slices of prosciutto over the croissants, then place the whole wheel of brie in the center.
  6. Scatter the remaining croissant pieces around and over the brie, tucking some pieces slightly under the edges for stability.
  7. Lightly sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the top and drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey around the croissants.
  8. Add fresh thyme leaves evenly across the dish.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until croissants are deep golden brown, prosciutto is slightly crisp, and brie is melted.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle the remaining tablespoon of honey over the top.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale croissants for best flakiness. Keep the brie rind on for flavor and shape retention. Toss croissants with butter to ensure crispiness. Drizzle honey after baking for a sweet-savory balance. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes if needed. Can prepare croissant and butter mix a day ahead and refrigerate. Avoid covering with foil to keep croissants crisp.

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