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Baked Brie with Champagne and Almonds

Warm, gooey brie topped with champagne-soaked fruit and toasted almonds

hot_biteEasyFrench-American
Prep15 minCook15 minTotal30 minServes10Temphot
✓ vegetarian
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥜 Nuts
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 wheelbrie cheese(8 oz)
  • 0.5 cupchampagne
  • 0.25 cupdried apricots(diced)
  • 0.25 cupgolden raisins
  • 0.25 cupsliced almonds(toasted)
  • 2 tbsphoney
  • 1 tspfresh thyme leaves
  • 0.25 tspflaky sea salt
Make Ahead

Fruit can be soaked in champagne up to 3 days ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Soak apricots and raisins in champagne for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F
  3. 3Place brie in small baking dish or on parchment-lined sheet
  4. 4Drain fruit, reserving champagne
  5. 5Score top of brie in crosshatch pattern
  6. 6Top with soaked fruit and almonds
  7. 7Drizzle with honey
  8. 8Bake 12-15 minutes until brie is soft and slightly oozy
  9. 9Drizzle with 1 tablespoon reserved champagne
  10. 10Sprinkle with thyme and sea salt
  11. 11Serve immediately with crackers and baguette slices
Notes
Pro Tips

Use a ripe but not overripe brie - it should give slightly when pressed. The champagne-soaked fruit adds elegant flavor that sets this apart. Score the top rind so the toppings sink into the warm cheese. Serve within 15 minutes of baking for best texture.

History & Origin

Baked brie became an American entertaining staple in the 1980s, with creative toppings reflecting the host's personality. This champagne-infused version elevates the classic for New Year's Eve, incorporating the celebratory spirit into every bite.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
champagneproseccowinebrandy
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