THAT CHEESE PLATE

You will be in shock with how easy it is to make something as decadent and delicious as warm, gooey baked Brie. This recipe requires simple prep and minimum cook time. It’s the perfect appetizer to serve in those chilly winter months. Open some wine, sit by the fire and dip into this melty creation. Your taste buds will thank you.

Shopping List

- 1 Wheel of Brie

- 1 T Honey

- ½ Cup of Raw, unsalted Walnuts

- Fresh Rosemary

- 1 fresh baguette

Let’s Cook!

- Pre-Heat oven to 350F

- Unwrap Brie and place entire wheel on an oven safe dish (preferably with sides, cookie trays work as well but you don’t want the brie to run away once gooey)

- Drizzle honey, sprinkle walnuts and place rosemary on top of the brie

- Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes. When you touch the brie it should feel squishy, like a water balloon

- Let brie sit for 5 minutes

Cheese can be sexy too (sound on for full effect)

We’ve been celebrating the 12 Days of Brie over on Instagram, and ending with this stunner. Recipe by Aberdeen Gielow

INGREDIENTSFOR THE BRIE

1 sheet puff pastry

8 ounce brie wheel

2 tablespoons fig jam

Honey, for drizzling

Egg wash (1 egg yolk whisked together with 1 tablespoon water)

Fresh sliced figs, pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, fresh thyme for garnish

FOR THE CANDIED WALNUTS

1 cup walnuts

3 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 425˚F.

For the walnuts: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and add walnuts, cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently to avoid the walnuts sticking together. Remove them to piece of parchment paper and let cool.

Place brie wheel in the center of the sheet of parchment paper. Scrape off a little of the rind on the top of the brie. Spread fig jam on top and fold the corners of the pastry over the brie.

Bake for 25 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes.

Top with pomegranate seeds, fresh fig slices, thyme, candied walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with your favorite baguette or crackers and enjoy!

Our new found love is Cheesemonger Box, the once a month cheese delivery service 💕 Made this plate with their November box. 

Featuring: 

Harbison by Jasper Hill Farm

Sofia by Capriole Goat Cheese (personal favorite!)

We teamed up with Whole Foods to highlight the #FlavorsOfTheMoment with cheese from Jasper Hill Farm! 

Featured: 

• Moses Sleeper paired with Amarena Fabbri cherry compote (nutty + sweet)  

•  Bayley Hazen Blue with Creminelli Cider Salami (pungent + salty) 

• Harbison with Olina’s Wafer Crackers (creamy + crunchy) 

• Cabot Clothbound with Quince & Apple Shallot Confit with Red Wine (sharp + savory) 

Last night my friend Natalie hosted a Galentine’s day party in NYC. It was perfection. Naturally, we designed the cheese plate. Get your own BRIE MINE Hat here!!