WHIPPED BRIE APPETIZER WITH PEPPERED FIG COMPOTE
This is adapted from a Thomas Keller recipe which uses Brie de Meaux and Tellicherry peppercorns. It is, for those of us mortals who have neither item at our fingertips, quite delicious with plain old good quality brie and freshly ground black pepper. Another recipe which looks long and complicated, but it is really pretty simple and can be done in bits, and then assembled at the last moment before serving.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the figs and wine in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until most of the Port has reduced, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and reserve.
- Remove the rind from the Brie; you should have about 8 ounces left.
- Put the cold cheese into a mixer with a paddle attachment and beat at medium speed, scraping down the sides from time to time, for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is very white and creamy; beat in the pepper; this can be refrigerated until you are ready to assemble the 'stack.'.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Drizzle about one-eighth teaspoon of balsamic vinegar over each slice of baguette in a thin line, brush lightly with oil on both sides and cook each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Brown the bread in batches.
- Remove from the heat and reserve (the bread can be stored in a plastic bag or container until needed).
- For each serving put a slice of toasted bread ('crouton') on the plate, then angle a quenelle (an oval of cheese shaped with two spoons) of Brie over the crouton.
- Top with a second crouton and another quenelle of Brie, then another crouton. Place about a tablespoon of the fig compote and a sprinkle of sea salt next to the stack and serve immediately.
- Serve the six 'stacks' immediately.
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Uioo Opo
u@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is delicious.
Sonya B
b_sonya@aol.comI love this recipe! The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this.
Cecelya Stoltz
cs@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy appetizer to make. The brie was perfectly melted and the fig compote was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Adu Ayomide
a_a56@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
DURANI KING
kdurani@hotmail.frThis was a great appetizer! The brie was creamy and melted perfectly and the fig compote was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mst Moni
moni.mst@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this.
Bonga Mbhele
b.mbhele69@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is delicious.
Jesus Ortiz
jesus_o63@aol.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
sanjay sinjali magar
magar74@hotmail.co.ukThis was a delicious and easy appetizer to make. The brie was perfectly melted and the fig compote was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Kosoe Htike
k.h@hotmail.comI made this for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of the creamy brie and the sweet fig compote. I will definitely be making this again.
txm Qixr
txm-qixr@gmail.comThis appetizer was easy to make and turned out great! The brie was perfectly melted and the fig compote was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Angela Hulisani
angela_h@aol.comI was looking for a new appetizer to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The whipped brie was so creamy and flavorful, and the fig compote was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
tshagay tshagay
tshagay.t@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The whipped brie is so easy to make and the fig compote is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Keshab Dc
kdc92@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite appetizers to make. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The brie is always perfectly melted and the fig compote is so flavorful.
Shahrukh Afridi
a-shahrukh70@yahoo.comI made this for a girls' night in and it was a huge success. The brie was so smooth and creamy, and the fig compote was the perfect complement. We all loved it!
Deacon Joseph
deacon@hotmail.co.ukThis whipped brie appetizer was a hit at my party! The combination of creamy brie, sweet fig compote, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.