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Cherry Brie Appetizer
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ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
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ingredients
1 wheel (16 ounce size) Brie cheese
1/4 cup cherry jelly, preserves or spread
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
water crackers
OR
French bread slices
directions
Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm (or freeze 30 minutes). Cut Brie in half horizontally.
Place jelly in a small microwave-safe container. Microwave on High (100%) power 25 to 30 seconds or until melted. Combine melted jelly, cherries, pecans and orange peel; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup.
Spread remaining cherry mixture evenly on cut side of one piece of Brie. Top with the other piece, cut-side down. Lightly press together.
Microwave on High (100%) power 40 to 50 seconds or until cheese is soft, but not runny. Lightly press top section into cherry mixture.
Top Brie with reserved cherry mixture and garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or bread.
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reviews & comments
April 15, 2012
This was very tasty, quick & easy! My guests finished it all. I substituted blackberry jam for the jelly and walnuts for the pecans, because that's what I had on hand. The blackberry flavor added depth. The orange peel gives a great flavor punch.