Pasadena Star News/December 26, 2007

Baked Brie with Toasted Almonds and Cranberry Glaze

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 Try different combinations: apricot jam and almonds; dates and walnuts; fig jam and pecans.


INGREDIENTS:
1 (8-ounce) round Brie cheese, chilled 3 tablespoons orange cranberry sauce or chutney 3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
water crackers or thinly sliced French bread



1 Scrape or cut rind off top of Brie with a sharp knife. Cut Brie in half horizontally so you have 2 circles. Place bottom circle on an ovenproof glass plate. Top with 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon almonds. Top with the remaining circle and spread with the remaining 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven about 7 minutes or until Brie is very soft but not melted. Place on a trivet to serve. Accompany with water crackers.

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