Description
Sweet roasted blueberries infused with honey, lemon zest, and herbs served over creamy brie on warm cinnamon toast. A simple yet elegant sweet-savory dish perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 10 juniper berries (crushed)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 sprig of thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 slices of cinnamon toast
- 3 – 4 oz brie cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the blueberries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle honey over the blueberries and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, crushed juniper berries, vanilla, thyme, and lemon zest.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until the blueberries soften and release juices. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- If desired, place the brie in the warm oven briefly to soften.
- Top each slice of warm cinnamon toast with 1.5 to 2 oz of brie cheese.
- Spoon the roasted blueberries over the brie and optionally top with another slice of cinnamon toast.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Blueberries can also be enjoyed cold if prepared in advance.
- Substitute raspberries or blackberries if desired.
- Walnuts or pecans can be added for extra crunch.
- Use store-bought or homemade cinnamon toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
