Warm Prosciutto Brandy And Brie Dip Food

PROSCIUTTO, BRIE AND APRICOT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler. Put the baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cut the Brie into 1/4-inch-thick slices and top each piece of bread with a slice. Broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top each cheese toast with some prosciutto and a dollop of apricot jam and a sprinkle of chives.

PROSCIUTTO AND BRIE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Cut the Brie into 1/4-inch-thick slices and put 1 slice on each piece of baguette. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drizzle the toasts with the honey and then top with some prosciutto and a sprinkle of thyme leaves if using.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED BRIE

Steps:

• Lay four slices of prosciutto in a 5-inch pie pan.
• Put two slices going the other way.
• Cut the brie in half, spread 1 tablespoon of sugar-free preserves on the first half, then put the other half back on and spread preserves on top.
• Cover the brie with the six slices of bacon.
• Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

WARM CREAMY BRIE DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir.
• Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir.
• Repeat until all ingredients are melted and the texture is smooth.
• Serve with baguette.

WARM DATES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• With a small paring knife, slit each date lengthwise and spread open just enough to remove the pit while leaving the date intact. Fill the cavity of each date with a small piece of blue cheese and fold the date over the cheese, pressing it back into its original shape.
• Cut a strip of prosciutto as wide as each date is long and wrap it around twice, enclosing the date almost completely. Place the dates on a sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes, until the prosciutto is browned and the cheese starts to melt.
• Cool slightly and serve warm.

WARM PROSCIUTTO, BRANDY AND BRIE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, brie, and Parmesan cheese; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• Add brandy, prosciutto, green onion, and red pepper flakes, beating to combine.
• Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish for 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbly.
• Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm with your favorite crackers or Melba toast rounds.
• Note: This dip could easily be made and served in the crock pot.

HONEY-PEPPERCORN BRIE DIP

Steps:

• Remove all the rind from the Brie with a small sharp knife and your fingers. (The rind can be bitter, so it's best to be thorough.) Beat the Brie on high speed in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until completely smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl and paddle as needed (the cheese will be thick and sticky at this point). Beat in the honey and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stopping and scraping as needed. While still beating on high, slowly drizzle in the cream, and beat until the mixture is light and smooth, stopping and scraping as needed. (The dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.)
• Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl, sprinkle with some cracked peppercorns and serve with apple chips, celery sticks, walnut-raisin and/or pumpernickel bread.

BRIE AND PROSCIUTTO TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, process pecans until finely chopped. Add flour and sugar; cover and pulse until blended. Add butter; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk, water and mustard. While processing, gradually add egg yolk mixture until dough forms a ball., Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 14x4-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 18-22 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Add spinach; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until wilted. Remove and set aside to cool., Meanwhile, in the same skillet, cook prosciutto over medium heat until slightly crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and seasonings. Spoon spinach mixture into crust; pour egg mixture over top. Top with prosciutto and cheese., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm.Freeze option: Before topping with thyme, securely wrap and freeze cooled tart in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Sprinkle with thyme.