Give Baked Brie A Festive Turn With Grapes Food

3 MINUTE MELTY FESTIVE BRIE (SPEED BAKED BRIE)

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This is one of my greatest secret weapons for gatherings. It looks fantastic, you don't need to use an expensive brie for this, it's adaptable to your taste, it takes minutes to make, and it's an absolute and total crowd pleaser! The flavour combination is a killer: creamy brie with the warm nuttiness of pecans, sweetness from maple syrup and juicy pops of pomegranate. Normally brie served like this is baked, but you can't tell the difference between baking and microwaving!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Starter

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (250 g / 8 oz) whole brie ((Note 1))
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans (, roasted (Note 2))
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

Unwrap brie and place on a small microwave-proof plate with a rim (so maple syrup doesn't go everywhere).
Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the brie is very soft when you prod the centre. Watch the brie as you microwave it - if it starts to puff up too much (i.e. risk of bursting), turn microwave off and leave brie inside - residual heat will continue to melt it.
Top with pecans, pomegranate seeds and maple syrup. Serve immediately with crackers of choice (choose ones suitable for scooping). I serve this with a spoon and/or small pate knife.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 44 g, Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, Fat 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BAKED BRIE WITH GRAPES

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Brie baked in puff pastry (Brie en croute) is a cocktail party classic. The cheese comes out warm, easily spreadable and delicious. To make this appetizer even more festive, stuff it with fresh grapes - in season from California through January. The result is simply luscious, not overly sweet, the grapes still juicy, savoury with fresh herbs and colourful to boot. If you can, substitute French brie with a brie-like cheese from a local producer. Either way, the dish is easy to prepare and the results dependable and gratifying.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories Grapes

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 mini brie round (8 oz.)
1 cup california seedless grapes
1 teaspoon thyme, fresh minced
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh minced
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice Brie wheel in half horizontally. Press grapes onto cut side of lower half of cheese. Sprinkle grapes with herbs. Press top of Brie onto grapes, sandwiching them in between the two halves. Set aside.
On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 16x10 rectangle. Cut a 6 round and an 8 round from puff pastry. Brush smaller round of puff pastry with egg. Set brie/grape sandwich onto pastry. Brush larger round of pastry with egg and place egg side down over Brie. Press out any excess air and crimp edges to seal. You can decorate top with puff pastry scraps if desired. Brush outside of the pastry with beaten egg. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Tent loosely with foil and return to oven for 10-15 more minutes. Brie should be golden brown and puffy looking.
Remove from oven and let cool for one hour before cutting into Brie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 114.3, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4.2

GRILLED BRIE WITH GRAPES AND PISTACHIOS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 to 3 clusters red seedless grapes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
One 350-to-400-gram wheel of brie (12 to 14 ounces)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
Basil leaves, for garnish
Sliced baguette and crackers, for serving

Steps:

Place a piece of aluminum foil under the rack of your grill and preheat it to medium-high.
Drizzle the oil over the grapes and season with salt and pepper. Place the grapes and the brie onto the grill and cook, turning both occasionally, until the grapes are lightly charred and bursting, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Remove the grapes from the heat, transfer to the serving platter and drizzle with balsamic. Continue to cook the brie for 2 to 3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and it is soft but you are still able to lift it. Add to the platter.
Scatter the pistachios over the brie and grapes and garnish with a few basil leaves. Serve immediately with sliced baguette and crackers.

BAKED BRIE

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I always come home with an empty plate when I take this special baked brie recipe to holiday parties. It looks fancy but is actually quite easy to make. -Carolyn DeKryger, Fremont, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
Assorted crackers and fresh fruit

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour on low speed until mixture forms a ball. Divide in half and wrap each portion in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 7-in. circle about 1/8 in. thick. Place one circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Place Brie on pastry and top with remaining pastry circle; pinch edges to seal. Flute bottom edge if desired., In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over top and sides of pastry. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from the baking sheets. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.