Alouette Brandied Apricot Baby Brie Recipes

ALOUETTE BRANDIED APRICOT BABY BRIE

Steps:

• Mix preserves, brandy, orange juice and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.
• Place Alouette Baby Brie in a shallow dish and top with apricot sauce.
• Microwave uncovered on high for 10 to 20 seconds or until cheese softens.
• Serve with French bread.

BABY BRIE WITH PRALINE

Steps:

• With a long sharp knife, cut off and discard the top rind of the cheese.
• Combine sugar, pecans and butter, mix well.
• Sprinkle mixture evenly over surface of cheese.
• Place cheese in an ovenproof container slightly larger than the cheese.
• Broil 6 inches from source of heat until cheese is soft, slightly melted and topping is bubbly.
• Serve warm with strawberries or cookies.
• Variations: Replace brown sugar, pecans and butter with 1/4 cup apricot jam mixed with 2 tsp.
• brandy.
• After removing top rind from cheese, prick surface with fork and pour 1 tsp.
• more brandy over all.
• Top with apricot mixture and bake in 350 degree oven 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds to serve Note: Praline and Apricot Toppings can easily be doubled or tripled to cover a large wheel of Brie or Camembert.

ALOUETTE CRANBERRY BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450º F.
• Remove top rind of Alouette Baby Brie leaving a 3" rim around the circumference of the cheese.
• In a small bowl combine Cran-Fruit, brown sugar, extract and nutmeg.
• Top Alouette Baby Brie with cranberry mixture and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped pecans.
• Place in an ovenproof dish and bake in a 450º F oven for 4-5 minutes.
• Serve warm with assorted crackers or apple slices.