Creamy Brie with Apple Guava Honey and Drunken Cranberries
Recipe by: Gabrielle
SERVES: 6-8
Wine Pairing: 2015 Gabrielle Collection Equilateral Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup 2015 Gabrielle Collection Equilateral Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
- 1 wheel 8 oz. Brie, suggest triple cream
- 1 sheet parchment paper
- ¼ cup GC Napa Valley Natural Apple Guava Infused Honey
- ¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted
TO PREPARE
- Make drunken cranberries: Heat Equilateral wine and cranberries in a small pan over medium heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries are soft. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid. Place cranberries on a paper towel to further drain. As for the Equilateral wine-cranberry liquid, it makes a nice aperitif for the cook.
- Unwrap Brie. If you are not a fan of the crust, you may scrape it lightly. Place Brie on a piece of parchment paper
- Warm the Apple Guava Honey in microwave for a few seconds, just until it reaches a spreadable consistency (not too thin). Put honey on top Brie. Brush tops and sides to evenly coat.
- Mound sliced almonds next to Brie. Using your hand and parchment paper press almonds around and up the sides of the Brie.
- Top Brie with drunken cranberries.
TO SERVE
Place decorated Brie wheel on a charcuterie board or plate surrounded with your choice of crackers, crostini, baguette, sliced apples, or sliced pears. Serve at room temperature.
SHOPPING LIST
- 3 oz. dried cranberries
- 1 bottle 2015 Gabrielle Collection Equilateral Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
- 1 wheel 8 oz. Brie, suggest triple cream
- 3 oz. sliced almonds, toasted