International Recipe: Baked Brie with Strawberry Glaze

Baked Brie with Strawberry Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 (13 to 16-ounce) whole Brie cheese with rind left on
• 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts or sliced toasted almonds
• Toasted Bread Hearts and Crackers

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Brie on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the Brie is soft and warm, but not runny.
2. While the Brie is baking, heat the preserves and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until thick and bubbly and then remove from the heat.
3. Remove the Brie from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Arrange the strawberries on top of the Brie. Drizzle with the heated preserves and sprinkle with the nuts. Serve with crackers or toasted bread hearts.

Makes 8 servings.