Best Fig Toasted Almond Brie Recipes

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FIG & TOASTED ALMOND BRIE



FIG & TOASTED ALMOND BRIE image

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C). Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.

FIG & TOASTED ALMOND BRIE



Fig & Toasted Almond Brie image

The fig mixture can be made a day ahead to allow the figs to absorb more of the syrup). Almonds may be replaced by pecans if preferred.

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water (more may be added if desired)
6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
1 (14 ounce) brie cheese (4 1/4-inch diameter)
1/2 cup toasted almond
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla.
  • Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 212, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 8.3

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