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Camembert with Caramelized Spiced Pecans

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Class






List of Ingredients



• 1 (6-ounce) wheel of Camembert cheese
  
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
  
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
  
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• 1 loaf sourdough French bread, sliced thin
  






Instructions



1. With a sharp knife, carefully slice off the top rind of the cheese.
   
   
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to half. Add the pecans and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
   
   
3. Place the cheese on a plate and, while the pecan mixture is still hot, pour over the cheese and let sit for 5 minutes.
   
   Surround with sliced French bread.
   
   Serves 4