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Valentine's Day: Baked Brie with Strawberry Glaze

Source of Recipe


Colorado Country Life, February 2003






List of Ingredients



• 13 to 16 ounces whole Brie cheese, with rind left on
  
• 3 Tbsp strawberry preserves
  
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp toasted hazelnuts or sliced, toasted almonds
  
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• Toasted bread hearts or specialty crackers
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Place the Brie on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and warm, but not runny.
   
   
2. While the Brie is baking, heat the preserves and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until thick and bubbly, and then remove from the heat.
   
   
3. Remove the Brie from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Arrange the strawberries on top of the Brie. Drizzle with the heated preserves and sprinkle with nuts.
   
   Serve with toasted bread hearts or specialty crackers.
   
   Makes 8 servings.