Baked Brie with Strawberries (Printable Version)
Warm Brie topped with sweet strawberries, candied nuts, and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy appetizer.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Fruit
01 -
120 grams strawberries, diced, plus extra for garnish
→ Sweeteners and Flavorings
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12 grams brown or white sugar
03 -
5 milliliters balsamic vinegar
04 -
1 teaspoon (about 1 gram) finely chopped fresh mint or fresh basil
→ Cheese
05 -
340 grams Brie cheese wheel (8 to 14 ounces)
→ Nuts
06 -
43 grams candied almonds and/or pecans, roughly chopped
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 204°C. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced strawberries with sugar and let rest while baking the Brie.
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Unwrap the Brie and place in a small baking dish. Score the top rind carefully without cutting through. Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese softens and starts to ooze.
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During the last 5 to 6 minutes of baking, stir balsamic vinegar, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs into the strawberry mixture.
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Remove the Brie from the oven, top with the strawberry mixture, garnish with whole strawberries, and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Allow the sugar to macerate the strawberries to enhance flavor and juice release.