🍠 Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts (Mediterranean)

These Mediterranean-inspired bites combine the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with creamy brie, tart cranberries, and nutty walnuts. A drizzle of warm honey with a hint of chili adds a sophisticated touch. Perfect as an appetizer, brunch, or light snack.

🧾 Ingredients

🍠 Base:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

🧀 Topping:

• 4 oz brie cheese, sliced into small rounds
• ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh if preferred)
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)

🍯 Hot Honey Drizzle:

• 3 tbsp honey
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional, for a Mediterranean twist)

🔪 Instructions

1. Roast sweet potatoes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
• Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper
• Roast on a lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly golden

2. Prepare toppings

• While sweet potatoes roast, slice brie and toast walnuts lightly in a dry skillet
• Mix honey and chili flakes in a small pan; warm gently until runny

3. Assemble rounds

• Place roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving plate
• Top each round with a slice of brie
• Sprinkle cranberries and walnuts over the brie
• Garnish with chopped rosemary

4. Add finishing touch

• Drizzle warm honey over the top just before serving
• Serve immediately while brie is slightly melty

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Yes—use a plant-based cheese and maple syrup instead of honey.

Q: Can I prep ahead?
A: Roast sweet potatoes and toast walnuts ahead; assemble and drizzle honey just before serving.

Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of brie?
A: Absolutely! Soft goat cheese adds a tangy Mediterranean flavor.

Q: Is this low-carb?
A: Sweet potatoes are moderate in carbs; for stricter low-carb, substitute with roasted zucchini or eggplant rounds.

💡 Tips

• Use high-quality olive oil for Mediterranean authenticity
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top after honey drizzle for contrast
• Perfect for entertaining—makes a colorful platter.