Baked Brie With Sweet Pepper Jelly Food

BAKED BRIE WITH PEPITA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Combine the coconut oil, agave, 1 tablespoon red pepper jelly, the lime juice, cayenne and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until melted and combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Combine the pepitas and sunflower seeds in a medium bowl; pour the coconut oil mixture over the seeds. Stir to combine. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then coat with cooking spray. Spread the seeds on the baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the lime zest and toss to combine. Let cool, then break into smaller pieces.
• Meanwhile, put the brie on a separate baking sheet and bake until hot and melted in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 1/4 cup red pepper jelly, the pepita granola and chopped cilantro. Serve with plantain chips.

BAKED BRIE AND RED PEPPER JELLY WRAPPED IN PHYLLO PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place brie on flat surface and with sharp knife, slice Brie in half horizontally.
• (This is much easier to do if Brie is nicely chilled first).
• Spread red pepper jelly on bottom half of Brie and then replace top half of brie and set aside.
• Using a pastry brush, brush butter on first sheet of phyllo, place a second sheet on top at roughly a 30 degree angle, brush with butter, place third sheet on top at roughly a 30 degree angle from the first, brush with butter and continue until all sheets have been used.
• (The reason for placing the sheets on angles is that you'll end up with a larger surface which makes for easier wrapping and it also gives you a more interesting presentation as you bring all the sheets together).
• Place Brie in centre of phyllo and gently pull all the sheets up and over the Brie, twisting closed at the top.
• Arrange the sheets in the"twist" in various directions.
• Brush entire package with melted butter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes.
• Set aside for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers or thinly sliced baguette.

GARLICKY BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut Brie cheese round in half lengthwise, creating two thinner wheels. Spread crushed garlic on cut surface of 1 half; top garlic layer with 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper jelly. Place the other Brie cheese half on top of filling. Spread remaining 1 tablespoon red pepper jelly on top of Brie cheese; place in a round casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rind begins to soften, about 15 minutes.