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    Molten Brie Recipe, Quick & Easy Entertaining

    May 30, 2013 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Entertaining can be hard work and stressful at times.  It really doesn't need to be when you have some quick and easy dishes in your repertoire that taste great and look impressive.

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    I recently made this dish for a get together of a bunch of friends.  A casual affair where we all bought something along for lunch.  I really felt like I was cheating by bringing a couple of rounds of brie along, but it was a success with all.The brie was prepared up to baking point at home.  Not that there is much preparation involved. 

    It may seem simple but the addition of the rosemary, juniper berries and brandy magically transform humble brie to something quite addictive.  The most difficult part of this recipe is wrapping it in baking paper and tying it with string. 

    You will need an extra pair of hands for that step.With the brie prepped, it was then just placed in our host's oven to cook before serving.  Hot molten delicious brie which we scooped up with slices of fresh crunchy baguette, bought from the markets that morning.

    Such a simple dish, using  few ingredients, I do encourage you to give this one a try.  Make sure to get stuck in to it as soon as it is out of the oven.  If you are a lover of cheese you will be suitably impressed, and so will your guests.

    Do tell dear Belly Rumbles' reader, what is your entertaining secret?

    Sara xxx

    Molten Brie Recipe

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Such a simple dish, using few ingredients, I do encourage you to give this one a try. Make sure to get stuck in to it as soon as it is out of the oven. If you are a lover of cheese you will be suitably impressed, and so will your guests.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Appetiser
    Cuisine Easy Entertaining, Quick &amp
    Servings 8
    Calories 164 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 rounds of brie
    • 8 juniper berries crushed
    • 2 sprigs of rosemary leaves only
    • 60 ml brandy
    • cracked black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cut four large squares of baking paper, approximately 30cm x 30cm. Fold each piece of baking paper in half, and then in half again, to create a smaller square, four sheets thick.
    • Unwrap your brie from its packaging and place each round of brie on one of your folded squares. Fold your baking paper up the sides of the brie and then secure the paper with kitchen string (not plastic) around the side of your brie. Repeat with the second square of baking paper. Do not cover the top of your brie with baking paper.
    • Once your brie is wrapped, cut three quarters of a circle into the top of your brie. Cutting under the circle as well, creating a lid which is still attached.
    • In and around the cut circle of each round of brie, place rosemary leaves, juniper berries and cracked pepper. Pour in 30mls of brandy under the cap and a little sprinkle onto the top of each round.
    • The prepared brie can be placed in the fridge until ready to use at this stage. When your guests arrive, place brie in a 220 degree C pre-heated oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is hot and molten.
    • Serve immediately with slices of crunchy baguette.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcalProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 66mgVitamin A: 265IUCalcium: 81mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Martine @ Chompchomp

      July 07, 2013 at 4:00 am

      I have the in-laws coming over for afternoon tea-dinner tonight. Was serving cheese anyway....and I have rosemary in the garden. I'm all set to recreate this deliciousness!

      Reply
    2. [email protected]

      June 17, 2013 at 6:46 am

      Everytime I open my fridge and look at the brie in there I think of your amazing recipe... I know you told me the brie is too amazing for this treatment, but looking at these photos, I'm reminded how amazing it tasted!!

      Reply
    3. [email protected]

      June 12, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Oozey cheese poooorn 😀 It is super simple but I would love you for a lifetime if you brought it to my house haha.

      Reply
    4. Lizzy (Good Things)

      June 12, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      Sublime!

      Reply
    5. Gourmet Getaways

      June 11, 2013 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Oh you reminded me I haven't made this for ages!!! I will have to have it again soon! There is nothing as good as melted cheese!

      Reply
    6. Christine @ Cooking Crusade

      June 04, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      I remember the first time I tried molten brie.. it was so good that my two friends and I demolished the whole thing with a large loaf of turkish bread. It makes me never want to eat brie the regular way again!

      Reply
    7. muppy

      June 04, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      yum, i want some now!!!!

      Reply
    8. Iron Chef Shellie

      June 03, 2013 at 11:57 am

      This looks absolutely HEAVENLY!! and so simple! omg <3

      Reply
    9. Trisha

      June 02, 2013 at 11:41 am

      This is manna from heaven! Trying this out asap!

      Reply
    10. Christina @ The Hungry Australian

      June 02, 2013 at 9:44 am

      Your molten brie looks insanely good, Sara. I want one all to myself right now ;D

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:51 am

        Thanks so much Christina, it really was way to edible.

        Reply
    11. JJ - 84thand3rd

      May 31, 2013 at 10:07 am

      I want one of these, for myself, immediately. And wine, lots of red wine.

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:50 am

        Goes so so very well with wine, way too well!

        Reply
    12. Anna @ The Littlest Anchovy

      May 31, 2013 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      I believe those are my mitts diving into the molten madness! I still think about this weeks later. Now I have the recipe - mwahahahaha!

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:49 am

        Those are your gorgeous mitts. Such a willing hand model xxx

        Reply
    13. milkteaxx

      May 31, 2013 at 1:11 am

      oohhh simple and cheesy ( cheesy pun intended)!

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:48 am

        Hehehe 🙂

        Reply
    14. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      May 30, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      This is the perfect way to prepare it-it's so easy! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:47 am

        It sure is

        Reply
    15. john | heneedsfood

      May 30, 2013 at 11:01 am

      I was so in love with this when you made it. Such a simple idea yet so impressive.

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:46 am

        Thanks John, I was really happy with the result, but even more so when you all enjoyed it too.

        Reply
    16. Gaby

      May 30, 2013 at 8:47 am

      . I wish cheese didn't make me stuffy 🙁

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:43 am

        Awe that is a shame 🙁

        Reply
    17. vegeTARAian

      May 30, 2013 at 6:29 am

      Wowser, that looks amazing! What could be better than oozy cheese on fresh bread?!

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:41 am

        I must admit I am a sucker for oozy cheese 🙂

        Reply
    18. Phuoc'n Delicious

      May 30, 2013 at 5:34 am

      *wipes drool off from keyboard*

      Mmmmm... Such a tasty dish to entertain guest! I made something similar once but for a picnic with ricotta, chilli, lemon, thyme and EVVO. YUMMO! This however trumps it with all that molten goodness. Stealing this idea!

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 02, 2013 at 10:40 am

        Hehe, sorry to have you drooling 🙂

        Reply

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