TASTE OF THE SOUTH 24
CRANBERRY & WALNUT
BAKED BRIE
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Juicy, bourbon-infused cranberries bring both
sweetness and tartness to this creamy, melted cheese.
2 tablespoons unsalted
butter, divided
½ cup raw walnuts, roughly
chopped
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet
with parchment paper. - In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter
over medium heat. Add walnuts; cook, stirring
occasionally, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer
to a heatproof bowl. - Wipe skillet clean. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon
butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-
low. Add cranberries; cook until cranberries begin
to break down. In a medium bowl, whisk together
bourbon and cornstarch. Stir bourbon mixture into
cranberry mixture; bring to a boil. Cook, whisking
constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove
from heat.
- Place Brie on prepared pan. Bake until softened,
about 10 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer warm
Brie to a serving plate. Top Brie with cranberry
mixture and walnuts. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
Serve with crackers and honey.
1 cup frozen cranberries,
thawed
1⁄3 cup bourbon
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
2 (8-ounce) wheels of Brie
Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
Crackers and honey , to serve