So Very Berry Brie Food

SO VERY BERRY BRIE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add berries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes., Place bottom half of cheese in a small ungreased cast-iron or ovenproof skillet; pour 1/2 cup berry mixture over cheese. Top with remaining cheese and berry mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is softened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with chips.

TRIPLE BERRY BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to seal any cracks in pastry. Spoon preserves onto center of pastry. Place cheese on top of preserves. Sprinkle evenly with nuts. Fold pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim excess pastry and press to seal seams. Reserve pastry scraps.
• WHISK egg and water in small bowl. Brush seams with egg mixture. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Cut pastry scraps into decorative shapes and arrange on top, if desired. Brush with egg mixture.
• BAKE 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with crackers and sliced fruit.

CEDAR PLANK-GRILLED BRIE WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• Put a cedar grilling plank in a large baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet and cover with water; let soak at least 1 hour. Preheat a grill to medium to medium high.
• Put the blackberries in a medium bowl and lightly crush with a fork. Add the strawberries, vinegar, sugar, thyme, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir, then let stand at least 5 minutes.
• Drain the cedar plank. Trim just the top rind off the brie. Place the brie on the plank and top with the berry mixture, reserving some of the juices for serving. Sprinkle with the almonds.
• Place the plank on the grill and cover. Cook until the brie is softened and warmed through, 9 to 11 minutes (keep an eye out during the last few minutes in case the brie starts to melt out of the rind). Gently press the side of the brie to see if it's ready; it should yield to pressure. Drizzle with the reserved berry juices and sprinkle with a few thyme leaves. Serve warm with crackers.

TRIPLE BERRY BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400ºF. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to seal any cracks in pastry. Spoon preserves onto center of pastry. Place cheese on top of preserves. Sprinkle evenly with nuts. Fold pastry up over the cheese to cover. Trim excess pastry and press to seal seams. Reserve pastry scraps.
• WHISK egg and water in small bowl. Brush seams with egg mixture. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Cut pastry scraps into decorative shapes and arrange on top, if desired. Brush with egg mixture.
• BAKE 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with crackers and sliced fruit.

BERRY BRIE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Remove and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. In a medium bowl beat Brie cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer on medium speed until almost smooth. Set aside.
• Layer strawberries, cheese mixture, and almonds in eight parfait glasses or water goblets. If desired, drizzle with honey.
• TO MAKE AHEAD:.
• If you wish to make these parfaits ahead, do not use apples, pears, or peaches because the fruit will turn brown. Prepare the cheese mixture and fruit as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, let cheese mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; Assemble as directed. Or prepare parfaits as directed. Cover and chill the finished parfaits for up to 4 hours.