Baked Brie with Dates and Walnuts
This Baked Brie with Dates and Walnuts is a simple, elegant appetizer made with creamy Brie, sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and maple syrup. Baked until warm and melty, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 500-550 grams Wheel of Brie or Camembert.
- ¾ cup Soft dates
- ⅔ cup Walnuts
- 3 Tablespoons Maple syrup Honey can be substituted.
- 1 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh rosemary optional
- 2 Tablespoons Pomegranate seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place rack in the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, the Brie can be baked in an oven-safe dish.
- Unwrap the brie and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly cut the top rind in parallel lines about ½ inch apart, cutting only through the rind and not into the cheese. Rotate the brie 90 degrees and repeat.
- Pit the dates and chop into small pieces, coarsely chop the walnuts and finely chop the rosemary.
- Top the round of Brie with the chopped dates. Scatter the walnut pieces over the dates and drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with rosemary and bake for approximately 22 minutes, or until the centre of the Brie feels soft to the touch.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven. Using a large spatula, carefully transfer the Brie onto a shallow serving dish or platter. Garnish with pomegranate seeds if using. Add crackers, crostini or slices of baguette and apple to your platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- An expensive Brie is not required for this recipe. For an extra creamy and melty center, choose a double-cream or triple-cream Brie.
- Baked Brie firms up as it cools. It can be reheated in the microwave to get it soft and melty again. It only takes a few seconds to do this, so best to check on it and add more time if necessary.
- Leftover baked Brie can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Nutrition information is for the Brie and toppings only. Bread, crackers, fruit and other accompaniments are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 0.5mg
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