Sweet Nutty Brie Food

BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 2-3 tablespoons of oil; once hot, add in the sliced onions along with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they become deeply golden-brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• Once golden, stir in the teaspoon of sugar, followed by the balsamic vinegar, and allow the mixture to bubble up and reduce, stirring to incorporate; allow the onions to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently now, until jam-like and deeply browned; then, add the 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, stir to combine, and remove from pan and allow to cool (you should have roughly 1/2 cup).
• To prepare the baked brie, lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 1/8" thickness, a bit larger than the wheel of brie (trim the puff pastry a little bit if it's considerably too large for your brie); place the brie in the center of it, spoon over top of it the cooled, balsamic caramelized onions, then fold the puff pastry sheet over top to cover everything, creating a little "package" with pleats.
• Place the wrapped brie "package" onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and very gently brush some egg wash over the puff pastry (avoid allowing it to pool underneath), and place into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes (or even overnight), covering lightly with plastic wrap.
• Preheat the oven to 400°.
• Once ready to bake, place the brie into the oven and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes, or until deeply golden and puffed; allow the baked brie to stand for 10 minutes before serving, to avoid it oozing out too much.
• To serve, add a couple of decorative sprigs of thyme, and surround the brie with crackers, sliced baguette, or even fruit such as apples or pears.

SWEET BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Place Brie in 10-inch quiche dish or other oven-proof dish or pie plate and sprinkle with nuts.
• Cover top and sides with sugar, patting gently with fingertips (do not be concerned if sides are not fully covered).
• Broil on lowest rack until sugar bubbles and melts, about 3 minutes (cheese should retain its shape).
• Serve immediately with crackers.

MAPLE, WALNUT AND BACON BRIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet or ovensafe serving platter, bake the Brie wheels until warm to the touch and slightly oozy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, maple syrup, vinegar and bacon. Top each warmed Brie bite with a spoonful of the maple syrup mixture. Garnish with scallions. Serve immediately.

SWEET NUTTY BRIE

Steps:

• Combine nuts, brown sugar and butter into small saucepan.
• Heat until sugar and butter are melted.
• Place brie round into a shallow, round baking dish.
• Pour nut mixture over and bake at 400º for 10 minutes.
• Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices or fruit.

SUPREME FRUIT AND NUT BROWNIE DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. Set 12 cherries aside for garnish. Remove stems and coarsely chop remaining cherries; set aside.
• Place coconut in medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon coconut milk over coconut; stir gently with fork to mix. Stir in almonds and chopped cherries; set aside.
• In large bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup pouch, oil, reserved 1/2 cup cherry juice, almond extract and eggs with spoon until blended. Spread half of the batter in pan. Spoon coconut mixture evenly over batter. Spoon remaining half of batter over coconut mixture to cover.
• Bake brownies 45 to 49 minutes or until center of brownies spring back when lightly touched with finger. Cool completely on wire rack, about 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir all Coconut Icing ingredients until smooth.
• For serving pieces, cut brownies into 3 rows by 4 rows. Place on individual dessert plates. Spoon icing over each serving. Garnish each with cherry and additional sliced almonds.