Baked Brie with Caramelized Pear

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Baked Brie with Caramelized Pear

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pear
Photography by Matthew Kimura

This recipe makes 10 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 10 servings: -
cal 111
pro 5 g
total fat 8 g
sat. fat 5 g
carb 4 g
fibre 1 g
chol 27 mg
sodium 166 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 2
vit A 6
vit C 5
folate 8
  • Portion size: 8 to 10

A sweet pear on creamy baked cheese will have guests coming back for more. Serve with sliced baguette, crisp breads or flatbreads.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz/250 g) 1(8 oz/250 g)round Brie cheese
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspsliced hazelnuthazelnuts or slivered almonds, toasted
  • Caramelized pear:
  • 2 tsp 2tspbutter
  • 1 1shallotshallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 1pearpears, thinly sliced
  • Pinch Pincheach salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cuppear juice or apple juice
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspbrandy or pear juice
  • 2 tsp 2tspchopped fresh thyme, (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried)
  • 1 tsp 1tsppacked brown sugar

Preparation

Caramelized pear: In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; fry shallot, pear, salt and pepper until shallot is softened, about 5 minutes.

Add pear juice, brandy, thyme and sugar; bring to boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until no liquid remains and pear is softened, about 5 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)

Place brie on foil-lined pie plate or in small cake pan; top with pear mixture. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cheese is softened, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2005

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