Warm Sweet and Savory Brie with Cajeta
Normally I would serve baked brie with maple syrup or honey, but my personal sweetener is caramel, so I’ve added this instead. The warm brie melts into the sweet caramel and the almonds are chopped up and sprinkled on top to add some texture. Feel free to add some dried cranberries to the dish to balance the creaminess with tartness.
This appetizer just begs for a rainy or snowy Saturday evening, a warm fireplace, good friends and a few bottles of wine. Enjoy this recipe during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 whole Wheel of Brie Hartwell by Ploughgate Creamery
- 1/4 cup Cajeta Fat Toad Farm
- 1/4 cup Sliced almonds
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place brie in a heatproof dish. A ceramic pie plate is aesthetically pleasing, but you could use a cookie sheet as well.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and drizzle caramel and almonds on top.
- Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese is warm and gooey.
- Remove from oven and serve hot with fresh bread, sliced fresh or dried fruit or crackers. Make it even more interesting by making your own crackers. King Arthur Flour has some great homemade cracker recipes.
