A sweet pear on creamy baked cheese will have guests coming back for more. Serve with sliced baguette, crisp breads or flatbreads.
- Portion size 10 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2005
Ingredients
Caramelized pear:
Method
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.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 166 mg
- Protein 5 g
- Calories 111.0
- Total fat 8 g
- Cholesterol 27 mg
- Saturated fat 5 g
- Total carbohydrate 4 g
%RDI
- Iron 2.0
- Folate 8.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin A 6.0
- Vitamin C 5.0
