International Recipe: Brie Torte

Brie Torte

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 to 16-ounce) wheel Brie
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme)

Procedures:

1. Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm; or freeze 30 minutes, or until firm. Cut Brie in half horizontally.
2. Combine butter, cherries, pecans and thyme in a small bowl; mix well. Evenly spread mixture on cut-side of one piece of the Brie. Top with the other piece, cut-side down. Lightly press together. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. To serve, cut into serving size wedges and bring to room temperature. Serve with crackers.

Makes about 20 appetizer servings.