Tuesday, September 9, 2008

A few of my favorite things (made out of cheese) - Brie

My favorite French cheese:

BRIE
It goes without saying that brie is one of my all-time favorite foods. It is a soft, mellow, creamy, rich and buttery cheese with a white mold rind.



My recipes for Brie:

Baked Brie wheel



INGREDIENTS
1 brie wheel
1/2 cup fig compote or spread
2 tbsps sliced almonds, peeled pistachios or chopped cashews
1 pkg petit toasts or 1 french baguette sliced and toasted

DIRECTIONS
Place the brie wheel on a pizza stone or cookie sheet. Wrap the top of the brie wheel in foil and bake 10 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven, carefully remove foil. Spread fig compote in a thick layer on top of wheel. Sprinkle nuts evenly. Serve warm with toasts.

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