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Brie: Melted Brie with Winter Fruit

Source of Recipe

"Las Vegas Glitter to Gourmet" - posted to rc by catgurrl


List of Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped pitted dates

1 small apple, peeled, cored, chopped

1 small firm pear, peeled, cored, chopped

1/2 cup currants or raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup rose wine or apple juice

1 (16-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese, well chilled

Thin baguette slices




Recipe



Combine the dates, apple, pear, currants, pecans and wine in a small bowl and mix well. Let stand for 2 hours.


Place the Brie on a cutting surface. Slice into halves horizontally. Place the bottom half, cut-side up, in a shallow, round baking dish. Spread with 2-1/2 cups of the fruit mixture. Spoon the remaining fruit onto the center of the Brie.


Bake at 350º F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese melts at the edges and the center is warm. Place on a hot plate to keep warm. Spread on baguette slices.

Makes 16 servings.


NOTE: This spread can be made up to 2 days ahead before baking. Cover and chill.