Cherry-Brandy Baked Brie
No one will believe this impressive appetizer is so easy to make. You can substitute dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries and apple juice for the brandy. —Kevin Phebus, Katy, Texas8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
- French bread baguette, sliced and toasted or assorted crackers
Directions
- Place cheese in a 9-in. pie plate. Combine the cherries, walnuts,
- brown sugar and brandy; spoon over cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve
- with baguette. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without baguette) equals 210 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer