Prosciutto Brie and Arugula Bruschetta

This Prosciutto Brie and Arugula Bruschetta is the perfect party appetizer any time of the year. Super delish and ready in just 15 minutes!

Raise your hand if you love good finger food which is can be prepared and served in under 15 minutes! Spring and summer are around the corner and I wanted to share a special recipe by my husband which happens to be our favourite go-to appetizer. These colorful Prosciutto Brie and Arugula Bruschetta are so easy to make and are simply addictive! They are the perfect appetizer or finger food to serve your guests during holidays or gatherings.

This Prosciutto Brie and Arugula Bruschetta is cheesy, salty and crunchy all in one bite. Serve along with Cheese and Pineapple Sticks, Brie and Caramelized Onion Focaccia, or Roasted Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Pine Nut Appetizer and a glass or two of white wine for the ultimate Mediterranean finger food party!

"Bruschetta" are small pieces of sliced bread (most often baguette) which is fried or toasted and topped with a variety of savory ingredients. The choice and combination of toppings is endless. Unlikle bruschetta, crostini are usually toasted or grilled until crisp and dry.

For this recipe, my husband topped bruschetta with his favourite cheese, brie, prosciutto (dry-cured ham), and fresh arugula (also known as rocket or rucola) leaves. We topped this bruschetta with some toasted pine nuts for added crunch and drizzled them with a simple balsamic vinaigrette - simply amazing!!

Why This Recipe Works

This bruschetta is:

• Super simple, ready in just under 15 minutes
• A great appetizer, starter, canape, or finger food for guests
• Perfect at any time of the year
• Cheesy, crunchy, and salty and absolutely addictive!

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:

• Sliced baguette - try to use a thin baguette sliced to ¼ inch thickness.
• Brie - you will need remove the rind off and thinly slice the cheese for the best melted cheese flavor
• Prosciutto - dry cured ham. You will need a slice of prosciutto for each slice of baguette.
• Fresh arugula (rocket/rucola) leaves
• Pine nuts - these are completely optional but will give an extra crunch 🙂
• Olive oil - for brushing bruschetta slices. Extra virgin olive oil is ideal for this recipe

For the balsamic vinaigrette you will need balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

How to Make Prosciutto Brie and Arugula Bruschetta (Step by Step + Tips)

Step 1: Slice baguette into ¼ inch thick slices and brush one side with olive oil
Step 2: Heat each baguette slice (oil-side down) in a skillet on medium-high heat until slightly golden brown.

Step 3: Place sliced brie cheese (rind removed) on each oiled side of the baguette and bake for 3-5 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C (400F) until brie just starts to melt.

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Step 4: Top each bruschetta piece with a slice of prosciutto, some arugula leaves and a few toasted pine nuts.
Step 5: Make balsamic vinaigrette by mixing olive oil with some balsamic vinegar. Drizzle on top of the bruschetta and serve warm!

Making Ahead and Storing

This Prosciutto, Brie and Arugula Bruschetta is best served warm. You can store leftover bruschetta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Leftover bruschetta can be served cold or warmed for a few seconds in the microwave. When warming bruschetta in the microwave, add prosciutto and arugula toppings after warming the bread and brie.

If you like this recipe, you might also like:

Cheese and Pineapple Sticks
Brie and Caramelized Onion Focaccia
Roasted Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Pine Nut Appetize

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