Barbara Handschin's Irresistible Baked Brie 🧀✨

This delightful Baked Brie is a showstopper that’s perfect for appetizers, parties, or even cozy nights in. The creamy, melted cheese paired with the nutty aroma of toasted almonds and the sweet burst of golden raisins creates a heavenly experience for your taste buds. Serve it warm with crackers or fresh fruit for a snack that will impress your guests and leave them coming back for more! 🍇🍪

Ingredients

1 round Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
1 oz. slivered almonds
1 oz. golden raisins (optional, but highly recommended for added sweetness!)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Instructions

Sauté the toppings: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and golden raisins. Sauté for about 2-4 minutes until the almonds are lightly browned, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

🔥 Tip: Keep an eye on the almonds—they can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in seconds!
Prepare the Brie: On a sheet of aluminum foil, place the round Brie cheese and spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over the top.
Top it off: Spoon the sautéed almond and raisin mixture on top of the Brie.
Wrap and bake: Fold the foil over the Brie to cover it completely. Place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 10-15 minutes, just until the butter is well melted and the Brie is soft inside.

⏰ Keep an eye on it! The cheese should be warm and gooey but not leaking everywhere.
Serve: Carefully unwrap the foil (watch out for steam!) and serve the baked Brie with an assortment of crackers and fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Crackers: Choose a variety of textures—crispbread, buttery crackers, or even breadsticks.
Fresh Fruit: Grapes, apple slices, or even slices of pear pair beautifully with the rich flavor of the Brie!

Variations

Savory Twist: Add a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme before serving for an aromatic twist! 🍯🌿
Spicy Kick: Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the nuts for a surprising heat.
Fruity Addition: Instead of golden raisins, try dried cranberries or apricots for a colorful and flavorful change.

Enjoy this delightful appetizer that’s sure to impress! Perfect for sharing, yet indulgent enough to keep all to yourself! 😍

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Here's the text from the image: **BAKED BRIE** 1 round Brie 1 oz. slivered almonds 1 oz. golden raisins (optional) 2 tbls. butter/margarine Saute almonds and raisins in 1 tbls. butter/margarine until lightly browned. Stir frequently. Place Brie on sheet of foil and spread 1 tbls. butter over the top. Top with almond and raisin mixture. Fold over foil to cover. Bake in 350° oven only until butter/margarine is well melted - about 10-15 minutes. Serve with crackers and fresh fruit. Barbara Handschin 20

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# Barbara Handschin's Irresistible Baked Brie 🧀✨ This delightful Baked Brie is a showstopper that’s perfect for appetizers, parties, or even cozy nights in. The creamy, melted cheese paired with the nutty aroma of toasted almonds and the sweet burst of golden raisins creates a heavenly experience for your taste buds. Serve it warm with crackers or fresh fruit for a snack that will impress your guests and leave them coming back for more! 🍇🍪 ## Ingredients - **1 round Brie cheese** (about 8 oz) - **1 oz. slivered almonds** - **1 oz. golden raisins** (optional, but highly recommended for added sweetness!) - **2 tablespoons butter or margarine** ## Instructions 1. **Sauté the toppings**: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and golden raisins. Sauté for about 2-4 minutes until the almonds are lightly browned, stirring frequently to avoid burning. > 🔥 **Tip**: Keep an eye on the almonds—they can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in seconds! 2. **Prepare the Brie**: On a sheet of aluminum foil, place the round Brie cheese and spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over the top. 3. **Top it off**: Spoon the sautéed almond and raisin mixture on top of the Brie. 4. **Wrap and bake**: Fold the foil over the Brie to cover it completely. Place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 10-15 minutes, just until the butter is well melted and the Brie is soft inside. > ⏰ **Keep an eye on it!** The cheese should be warm and gooey but not leaking everywhere. 5. **Serve**: Carefully unwrap the foil (watch out for steam!) and serve the baked Brie with an assortment of crackers and fresh fruit. Enjoy! ## Serving Suggestions - **Crackers**: Choose a variety of textures—crispbread, buttery crackers, or even breadsticks. - **Fresh Fruit**: Grapes, apple slices, or even slices of pear pair beautifully with the rich flavor of the Brie! ## Variations - **Savory Twist**: Add a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme before serving for an aromatic twist! 🍯🌿 - **Spicy Kick**: Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the nuts for a surprising heat. - **Fruity Addition**: Instead of golden raisins, try dried cranberries or apricots for a colorful and flavorful change. Enjoy this delightful appetizer that’s sure to impress! Perfect for sharing, yet indulgent enough to keep all to yourself! 😍

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Barbara Handschin's Baked Brie

Gallagher Kitchen