RECIPES

Whipped Brie and Roasted Cherry Bites

Wisconsin Cheese Whipped Brie and Roasted Cherry Bites  Recipe
Active Time
40 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Brie can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Cut rind off of the brie. Beat brie and honey in a large bowl until smooth. Add orange zest; beat until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a 17 x 12-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  3. Drizzle cherries with olive oil and 2 tablespoons cherry balsamic vinegar on prepared pan; toss to coat. Arrange cherries in a single layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake cherries for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Cool completely.
  4. Bring remaining balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vinegar is reduced to a glaze consistency, about 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Cool completely.
  5. Using two spoons, make quenelles with brie mixture. Place quenelles on serving plates. Arrange the cherries and pecans on each. Dot with balsamic glaze. Garnish with mint.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Brie is named after the region in France from which it originated. This triple cream, soft-ripened brie cheese is decadent and indulgent. The flavor is rich and earthy with mushroom notes and ranges from mild to full and aromatic, depending on age. As with most bloomy rind cheeses such as brie, the rind is often eaten.

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