Baked Brie with Cranberry Caramelized Onions
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Caramelized Onions
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per Each Of 8 Servings: about | - |
| cal | 139 |
| pro | 6 g |
| total fat | 10 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 28 mg |
| sodium | 181 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 6 |
| iron | 2 |
| vit A | 5 |
| vit C | 3 |
| folate | 10 |
If time is short, you can make the topping well ahead and even spread onto the Brie up to a day ahead. The marriage of rich melting cheese with sweet yet tangy soft onions is unforgettable. Serve with lavash or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1-3/4 cups finely chopped sweet onions
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped dried cranberries
- 1 round brie cheese, (8 oz/230 g)
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
Preparation
In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until light golden, about 12 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar; cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and thyme, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan; cook for 2 minutes. Scrape into bowl; let cool. Stir in cranberries. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.)
Spread onion mixture over cheese. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; let come to room temperature before continuing.) Place on small baking sheet; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cheese is softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to serving plate; sprinkle with parsley.
Sprinkle with sugar; cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and thyme, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan; cook for 2 minutes. Scrape into bowl; let cool. Stir in cranberries. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.)
Spread onion mixture over cheese. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; let come to room temperature before continuing.) Place on small baking sheet; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cheese is softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to serving plate; sprinkle with parsley.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2006
- Keywords : Appetizers; Snacks; Brie; Onions; Cranberries; Bake; Cocktail Party;
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