Brie with Hazelnut Pear Topping
Try this perfect-match combination or one of the three easy, delectable variations below. The rind on Brie, which is formed from mould as the cheese ripens, is edible.
Servings: 10 to 15
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per each of 15 servings: about | - |
| cal | 72 |
| pro | 3 g |
| total fat | 6 g |
| sat. fat | 3 g |
| carb | 2 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 15 mg |
| sodium | 96 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3% |
| iron | 1% |
| vit A | 3% |
| folate | 5% |
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1 round brie (8 oz/250 g)
Topping
Half very ripe pear, chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped toasted hazelnuts
1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) hazelnut liqueur
Preparation:
Topping In bowl, combine pears, toasted hazelnuts, brown sugar and liqueur.
Cut off top rind of Brie, if desired. Place Brie on baking sheet; spread with topping. Bake in 350°F (180°F) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is softened.
Additional Information
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Substitution: If a pear is not available for Hazelnut Pear Topping, use 2 canned pear halves, patted dry and chopped.
Variations:
Brie With Sweet and Nutty Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped toasted pecans, 2 tbsp (25 mL) packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) dried cherries or raisins (optional) and 1 tbsp (15 mL) whisky; spread over Brie and bake.Brie with Fruit Chutney Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) fruit chutney over Brie and bake.
Brie with Strawberry Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp (25 mL) white wine or vermouth, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint (optional); spread over Brie and bake.
Source
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