Brie - Baked

By BlueSchmoo

This creamy spread can be served for brunch, as an appetizer, or even dessert. Let your imagination run wild for the toppings. Try hot pepper jelly, mango salsa, cranberry pear relish, or your other favorite jams or jellies. Serve with crackers, bread, fruit or raw vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) round of brie cheese
• 1/3 cup peach or apricot jam
• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted almonds

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place brie in the 10 inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl combine peach jam, cranberry sauce and nuts. Spoon over the brie.

3. Place on the 1 inch rack and cook on power level HI for 4 to 5 minutes (cooking depends how thick the rind of the brie is).

4. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite crackers or bread.

Tips
Topping suggestions:
1. Pecan and Brown Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. Spoon over brie and continue with step 3.

2. Fig and Port Topping
In a medium sauce pan, combine 1 cup chopped dried figs with 1/2 cup of port. Bring to a boil for 4 minutes. Spoon over brie and continue with step 3.

3. Strawberry Salsa Topping
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries, 1 chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Bake brie as in step 3 and spoon over before serving.

You can use any safe dish in the NuWave oven.