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Cherry Brie Appetizer

Source of Recipe


The Everett Herald






List of Ingredients



• 1 (5-inch) wheel Brie cheese (15 to 16 ounces)
  
• 1/4 cup cherry jelly, preserves or spread
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
  
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  
• 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
  
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• Water crackers or French bread slices
  






Instructions



1. Refrigerate brie until chilled and firm (or freeze 30 minutes). Cut brie in half horizontally and set aside.
   
   
2. Place jelly in a small, microwave-safe container and microwave on HIGH 25 to 30 seconds, or until melted. Combine melted jelly, cherries, pecans and orange peel; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup.
   
   
3. Spread remaining cherry mixture evenly on cut side of one piece of brie. Top with the other piece, cut side down. Lightly press together and place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH, 40 to 50 seconds or until cheese is soft but not runny. Lightly press top section into cherry mixture. Top brie with reserved cherry mixture and garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or bread.
   
   Makes about 20 appetizer servings.
   
   NOTE: Cherry mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Spread cherry mixture on brie just before serving.