Baked Brie with Caramel Pears
Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
BEER PAIRING
Pair with a Shandy like Leinenkugel’s® Pomegranate Shandy
Weiss beer with natural pomegranate flavor
The lively fruit notes of Leinenkugel’s Pomegranate Shandy round out and contrast the earthy flavors in the Brie and act as a refreshing palate cleanser after each sip.
Baked Brie is perfect for parties, and when it’s topped with caramel pears, it’ll really wow your guests. Pair this appetizer with the sweet and tart pomegranate flavors in Leinenkugel’s Pomegranate Shandy to add complementary flavors to the pears and meld with the creamy texture of the Brie.
INGREDIENTS
9.5-ounce wheel double cream Brie
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup diced Bosc pears
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Walnuts
Water crackers or dried fruit, for serving
PREPARATION
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2
Place Brie on baking sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until soft and cheese just begins to melt.
STEP 3
While the Brie is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pears and sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Sauté until pears have softened slightly and sugar has melted, about 5 minutes.
STEP 4
Place Brie on a serving platter and top with pears and walnuts. Serve with crackers or dried fruit.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
9.5-ounce wheel double cream Brie
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup diced Bosc pears
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Walnuts
Water crackers or dried fruit, for serving
Preparation
PREPARATION
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2
Place Brie on baking sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until soft and cheese just begins to melt.
STEP 3
While the Brie is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pears and sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Sauté until pears have softened slightly and sugar has melted, about 5 minutes.
STEP 4
Place Brie on a serving platter and top with pears and walnuts. Serve with crackers or dried fruit.