Description
Sweet, savory, and tangy baked brie with a homemade blueberry balsamic chutney. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml) frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 8 oz (227 g) wheel of Brie cheese
- Crusty bread or crackers to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Unwrap brie and place in a shallow ovenproof serving dish on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine butter and olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 2–4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add frozen blueberries and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and thyme. Stir occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to a jam-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Pour chutney over the brie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a wheel of brie with a bloomy rind.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted.
- Leftover chutney can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20