Peppercorn Brie Recipes

3 MINUTE MELTY FESTIVE BRIE (SPEED BAKED BRIE)

Steps:

• Unwrap brie and place on a small microwave-proof plate with a rim (so maple syrup doesn't go everywhere).
• Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the brie is very soft when you prod the centre. Watch the brie as you microwave it - if it starts to puff up too much (i.e. risk of bursting), turn microwave off and leave brie inside - residual heat will continue to melt it.
• Top with pecans, pomegranate seeds and maple syrup. Serve immediately with crackers of choice (choose ones suitable for scooping). I serve this with a spoon and/or small pate knife.

PAN FRIED BRIE WITH PEPPERED HONEY AND OLIVES

Steps:

• 1. To make the honey. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.2. To make the Brie. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. Add the Panko to a separate shallow bowl. Dip the Brie through the egg, turning to coat on all sides, remove and allow any excess to drip off. Dredge the Brie through the Panko, turning to coat and pressing gently to adhere. Transfer the Brie to the freezer, freeze 15-20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil, the olives, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, until lightly fried. Add the lemon zest, capers, and thyme, and cook another 5 minutes, until the lemon is fried. Remove from the skillet to a serving bowl. 4. To the same skillet add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Remove the Brie from the freezer and place in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. If your Brie punctures, don't stress, just keep cooking. Carefully transfer the Brie to a serving plate.5. Serve the Brie warm, topped with fried olives and honey. Enjoy with crackers or bread.

HONEY-PEPPERCORN BRIE DIP

Steps:

• Remove all the rind from the Brie with a small sharp knife and your fingers. (The rind can be bitter, so it's best to be thorough.) Beat the Brie on high speed in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until completely smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl and paddle as needed (the cheese will be thick and sticky at this point). Beat in the honey and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stopping and scraping as needed. While still beating on high, slowly drizzle in the cream, and beat until the mixture is light and smooth, stopping and scraping as needed. (The dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.)
• Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl, sprinkle with some cracked peppercorns and serve with apple chips, celery sticks, walnut-raisin and/or pumpernickel bread.

PEPPERCORN BRIE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and serve with crackers.