I was expecting buckets of juicy Saskatoon berries for my cooking and baking pleasure, but instead they walked through the door with an enormous supply of black currants. And that's how this Turkey Brie Crostini was born.

If you are looking for a quick (under 15 minutes), easy and unique appetizer for your next holiday potluck or party, give this festive holiday brie crostini recipe a try. This easy baked brie appetizer was a winner in the 2015 E.D. Smith Holiday Share Contest!
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One year while I was working, my husband and kids went on a berry picking excursion. And since Saskatoon berry season had (sadly) already ended, I ended up an over supply of black currants. "Bring home LOTS is what you said", chirped my loving family. Yeah, but that's when I thought they were Saskatoon berry picking...
It's a good thing I love black currants too. But even for someone who loves black currants, 5 ice cream buckets is a lot to deal with!
🥘 Ingredients
- leftover roasted turkey or turkey deli meat
- black currant jam (see variations below)
- red chili sauce or red pepper jelly
- baguette
- brie cheese

📖 Variations
Jam: But that's not necessarily how everyone feels about black currant jam (affiliate link) and it isn't always easy to find in stores, so you could substitute blueberry or blackberry if need be. However, black currant really is the ideal jam for this recipe because it's a little more tart than other jams and goes really well with savory ingredients.
Turkey: Use leftover turkey or roasted turkey deli meat!
Spicy: if you like it a little spicier, add a little extra red chili sauce (see NOTES). If you can't find, use red pepper jelly (affiliate link)
🦃Use up leftover turkey!
This turkey appetizer is a real boon during the busy holiday season because we're busy enough as it is, right? It only takes a few minutes to throw together and it's also a little different than the typical appies, yet casually elegant enough for any gathering. This is also a great recipe for using up your leftover turkey.
🌡️Storing
You can make this appetizer ahead of time, then warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving. They can be stored in the fridge, in a airtight container, for 2 days after they are made.

These Turkey Brie Crostini are the ideal holiday party appies! So, if you are looking for easy brie recipes or easy Christmas appetizers, give this one a try!
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📋 Turkey Brie Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices leftover roasted turkey or deli meat approx. 100 g, deli meat or leftover turkey
- ½ cup black currant jam store-bought or homemade
- 3 tablespoon red chili sauce or red pepper jelly (*See recipe notes)
- ½ baguette, white or multigrain *I used multigrain
- 75 g Brie cheese (one small wheel)
Garnish (optional):
- fresh herbs * I used rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees (broil).
- Cut the baguette into 12- 1” circles. Top each baguette circle with ½ slice of roasted turkey.
- Mix the jam and chili sauce together then top turkey with 1 tablespoon of black current jam /chili mixture, dividing the ingredients between all the baguettes.
- Slice Brie and put 1 slice on each bite.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes (or until cheese is melted)on 500 degrees F. Cool for 5 mins and serve
Garnish (optional)
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. *I used rosemary.
Notes
This is the Red Chili Sauce that I use

theeconomicfoodie
yum these look so good!!! thanks for submitting 🙂
Food Meanderings
Thank you!
Bernadine
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Food Meanderings
Thank you for stopping by my blog, Bernadine! I definitely share your passion for baking! 🙂 I enjoyed visiting your blog as well. It all looks so tempting!
Bernadine
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Sue Slaght
My mouth is watering just looking at these!
Food Meanderings
Thanks, Sue! They are yummy 🙂
Corina
They sound gorgeous and definitely a great way of using up the leftover turkey! I'd love them for a light snack in the evening on Christmas Day.
Food Meanderings
Thanks. Yes, a good way to use up leftover turkey 🙂
Stephanie
What a great combination of flavors and would be perfect for game day snacks as well. Love the brie with the jam.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Stephanie! I had a lot of black currant jam 🙂 But it really does work well together !