Cedar Plank Grilled Brie With Berries Recipes

BRIE-FILLED PUFF PASTY WITH BALSAMIC AND BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• For the strawberries: Put the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook until reduced by 2/3, about 30 minutes. Season with the pepper and some salt. Transfer to a small bowl and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• For the puff pastry: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut four hearts from the puff pastry with the cookie cutter. Put 2 of the hearts on a baking sheet. Divide the Brie slices between the hearts on the baking sheet, leaving a small border.
• Mix the egg white with a splash of water and brush some around the edges of the filled hearts. Top them with the remaining 2 hearts and press the edges to seal. Brush the tops with egg wash, use a small paring knife to cut vents, and sprinkle with some coarse sea salt. Bake until puffy and golden, about 15 minutes.
• To serve: When the puff pastry comes out of oven, toss the strawberries in the balsamic mixture and serve them on the side.

CEDAR-PLANKED BRIE WITH RASPBERRY, ALMOND, AND HONEY TOPPING

Steps:

• Soak the cedar plank in cold water for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to medium heat, about 400*F.
• In a small bowl, combine raspberries, slivered almonds and fresh thyme, and season to taste with black pepper. Drizzle with honey and gently mix to combine.
• Remove plank from water. Place wheels of Brie on plank, evenly spaced.
• Top each wheel with half of the raspberry honey mixture.
• Place plank on grill and close lid. Plank cheese for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is golden brown and slightly puffy, topping is hot and almonds are light golden brown. Remove plank from grill and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve immediately with fresh sliced baguette, a few big spoons, and lots of napkins!
• Other options to top cheese are grilled mushrooms, fruit salsa, and tomato bruschetta.

CEDAR-PLANKED BRIE AND BERRIES

Steps:

• Soak cedar plank in water at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill.
• Remove plank from water. Place cheese (in rind) on plank. Spoon mango and raspberries over cheese. Sprinkle with salt.
• Place plank with cheese on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is warm.
• Remove plank from grill. Transfer cheese and fruits to serving plate. Drizzle honey over cheese and fruits. Serve with bread slices.