Description
Delightful homemade baked brie with apples offers a perfect blend of creamy cheese and sweet fruit. Warm, golden pastry envelops rich cheese, creating a simple yet elegant appetizer you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) brie cheese wheel
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsps honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in middle, preheat to 350°F for optimal cheese melting.
- Base Setup: Line small baking dish with parchment paper, center brie wheel precisely.
- Cheese Transformation: Bake brie for 15 minutes until soft and slightly puffy, creating creamy foundation.
- Apple Topping Creation: Dice apples, blend with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then splash with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance flavor complexity.
- Caramelization Process: Heat skillet on high, melt butter, sauté apple mixture for 7 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring consistently to develop rich color and depth.
- Flavor Enrichment: Return caramelized apples to mixing bowl, drizzle with honey, gently fold to coat each piece with sweet glaze.
- Plating Technique: Transfer melted brie to serving plate, generously top with caramelized apple mixture, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed centerpiece.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle chopped walnuts across the surface for textural contrast and nutty complexity.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while warm, inviting guests to experience the harmonious blend of creamy cheese and caramelized fruit.
Notes
- Cheese Selection: Choose a high-quality, room-temperature wheel of brie for optimal melting and smooth texture.
- Apple Preparation: Dice apples uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent cooking throughout the topping.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fresh lemon juice prevents apple browning and adds a bright, tangy note to balance the rich cheese.
- Serving Tip: Enjoy immediately after preparation to experience the perfect contrast of warm, melted cheese and caramelized apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg