Brie En Croute With Enhancements

Posted by Maralyn | Appetizers, Cheese, Recipes |

Brie en Croute Photo: Brenda C. Hill

We love cheese. Especially creamy Brie cheese wrapped in crust and baked to a golden butter crunch. You can the pastry from scratch, use refrigerated dough as I do, or buy the product ready made as I also do. Keeping a ready made Brie en croute in the freezer is handy for imromtu guests. Then there are the nights you only want a glass of wine, ( a California Rhone red or French Beaujolais) is my choice, soup or salad makes it a meal. I have served this cheese on New Years Eve at home, when too tired to prepare my traditional fondue. Delicious as is, here are some of the ways to kick it up and make it even more special. When I bring this enticing appetizer to a party, it is an instant hit and gone in minutes.

Tips for Brie en croute toppings

Cut brie Photo: Brenda C. Hill

Sun dried tomatoes.

Pine nuts, pecans or toasted almonds.

Cranberries.

Raspberry or Apricot jam.

Tonight I tried caramelized onions for a tasty topping.

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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.

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