Description
Holiday magic meets culinary elegance in this Warm Brie with Roasted Holiday Fruits, offering a luxurious blend of creamy cheese and caramelized seasonal produce. Guests will savor each spoonful of rich, complex flavors that celebrate winter’s most delightful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese wheel
- 1 large pear, sliced
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh cranberries
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh thyme leaves
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even roasting of the holiday fruits.
- Scatter sliced pears, apples, and fresh cranberries across the prepared baking sheet, creating an artistic arrangement of seasonal produce.
- Enhance the fruits with a light drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle fragrant thyme leaves and a delicate touch of sea salt to elevate their natural flavors.
- Roast the fruit medley for 20-25 minutes, allowing them to soften and develop a beautiful caramelized exterior with deep, rich undertones.
- Simultaneously, place the whole brie wheel in a small oven-safe dish, positioning it to melt gently and develop a creamy, luxurious texture.
- After removing both the roasted fruits and melted brie from the oven, carefully transfer the cheese to an elegant serving platter.
- Crown the brie with the warm, caramelized fruit mixture, creating a stunning visual and flavor contrast.
- Complete the presentation by generously drizzling golden honey over the top and scattering additional fresh thyme leaves for a final aromatic touch.
- Accompany the dish with crusty artisan bread or crisp crackers, perfect for scooping up the warm, decadent cheese and fruit combination.
Notes
- Enhance fruit selection by choosing ripe, firm fruits to prevent mushiness during roasting.
- Select a creamy, high-quality brie with a soft rind for optimal melting and rich flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative fruits like figs, persimmons, or quince for seasonal variations.
- Customize for dietary needs by using dairy-free cheese alternatives or gluten-free crackers for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg