This popular brie appetizer is perfect for a simple cocktail party, yet festive enough for a holiday party. Whether you choose to bake the brie by itself, or enclose it in a puffed pastry, it's sure to be a hit with your guests.
Baked Brie with Raspberries and Almonds
Ingredients:
Brie En Croute with Raspberries
- 1 8 Oz Wheel Brie Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Raspberry Preserves
- 1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Toasted Almonds
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place brie wheel in a foil lined baking pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brie is soft in the center.
- Stir the raspberry preserves and the balsamic vinegar together.
- Place brie in serving dish, cover with the sauce, and then sprinkle with almonds.
- Serve with sliced fruit and a sliced baguette.
Raspberry Brie En Croute
Ingredients:
- 1 8 Oz Wheel Brie Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Raspberry Preserves
- 1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Toasted Almonds
- 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry
- 1 Egg, Beaten
Directions:
- Defrost pastry sheet for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice the brie wheel in half longwise, so you end up with two circles.
- Layout pastry sheet on an ungreased baking sheet, and place half of the brie wheel in the center, rind side down.
- Stir the raspberry preserves and the balsamic vinegar together.
- Pour over the brie half, sprinkle with almonds, and then place other brie half on top, rind side up.
- Bring all four corners of the pastry sheet together above the brie, and twist slightly to enclose the brie.
- Seal the seams by pinching together.
- Brush the entire outside with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
- Serve with sliced fruit and good crackers.
Tip: If you can't find toasted almond, just by regular sliced almonds and bake in the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F, shaking the pan once or twice to stop from burning.
And if you're looking for a different twist, try topping the brie with apples and fig jam.
