Best Figs And Toasted Almonds Brie Recipes

BAKED BRIE WITH ALMONDS

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This easy baked Brie is a great appetizer if you're hosting a small holiday party. This Brie recipe is quick to make, but it'll disappear just as quickly.

Provided by Elizabeth Van Lierde

Yield 4-5 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 Brie wheel (8-12 oz.)
¼ cup honey
Honeycomb pieces
¼ cup Marcona almonds
4-5 figs, quartered
Rosemary sprigs
Crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place Brie in the center. Bake for 8-10 minutes. To check if it's ready, gently touch the center of the Brie; it should be very soft.
With a spatula, carefully transfer Brie to a serving plate, drizzle with honey, and top with honeycomb pieces, Marcona almonds, figs, and rosemary sprigs. Serve with crackers.

FIG & TOASTED ALMOND BRIE

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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

Ingredients

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

BRIE WITH ALMONDS

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This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a snap to prepare. -Mildred Aydt, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 round Brie cheese (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon brandy, optional
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

Place Brie in an small ungreased cast-iron skillet or shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, almonds and, if desired, brandy; pour over Brie. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is softened, 10-12 minutes. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PETIT TOASTS WITH BRIE, FIG, AND THYME

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This super simple appetizer is sure to make a statement at your next gathering. The flavors meld so beautifully and the presentation on the platter is lovely. Garnish platter with additional thyme, if desired.

Provided by Saveur

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (2.8 ounce) package toasted baguette slices (such as Trois Petits Cochons® Petits Toasts)
½ pound Brie cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
1 cup fig preserves
½ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar), or more to taste
1 pinch fresh thyme, or more to taste

Steps:

Arrange toasts on a serving platter and top each with a Brie cheese square. Spoon fig preserves onto Brie cheese and sprinkle almonds over toast. Drizzle a fine line of balsamic glaze over each toast and top with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 194.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g