Welcome to our delectable recipe for Gourmet Baked Brie: Pear, Shallot, and Thyme! Get ready to experience the perfect harmony of flavors and textures in this irresistible dish. Picture a wheel of creamy brie cheese, baked to gooey perfection, topped with caramelized pears, shallots, and aromatic thyme. It’s a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and earthy notes that will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering, planning a holiday feast, or simply craving a gourmet treat, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Join us as we guide you through the steps to create this mouthwatering Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme that will elevate your appetizer game to new heights. Let’s dive in and savor the irresistible flavors that await!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 pears – peeled, cored and sliced
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) round loaf sourdough bread
- 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- Assorted crackers
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute to soften. Add thinly sliced pears; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid has evaporated, and the pears have lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Cut a Brie-sized hole in the top of the sourdough bread to within 1/2-inch of the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving, set aside. Score the Brie around it’s edge, using a paring knife to cut 1/4-inch deep. Cut in half by looping an 18-inch piece of very thin string, or unflavored dental floss around the scored Brie and pulling the ends in opposite directions.
- Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side-up, into the sourdough loaf. Top with 1/2 of the pear mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 of the slivered almonds. Place the remaining brie half on top, spread with remaining pear mixture, and sprinkle with remaining slivered almonds. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until soft and gooey. Serve with sliced sourdough bread and crackers.
