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Creamy Baked Brie with Cherry Compote and Almonds

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring a creamy baked brie wheel topped with a sweet-tart cherry compote and toasted almonds, perfect for entertaining or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) Brie cheese wheel, whole with rind
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) sliced or slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and optional cinnamon or vanilla. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Simmer and stir for 10-12 minutes until cherries break down and the mixture thickens to a jammy sauce. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Lightly score a crosshatch pattern on top of the brie rind with a sharp knife.
  5. Place the brie in an oven-safe baking dish or small cast iron skillet.
  6. Spoon half of the cherry compote over the brie, spreading gently.
  7. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the brie is soft and just starting to ooze but not collapsed.
  8. While the brie bakes, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove the brie from the oven, spoon the remaining cherry compote over the cheese, and sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
  10. Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh fruit slices.

Notes

Do not overbake the brie to avoid it turning into a puddle; check after 12 minutes. Score the rind lightly to help even melting. Toast almonds last minute to prevent burning. Fresh or frozen cherries work best; avoid canned. The compote can be made ahead but is best fresh. Use parchment paper under brie for easy transfer and cleanup.

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