Fig & Almond Baked Brie Cheese

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So I just finished reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Check out my The Lost Apothecary book review here! In the novel there is a significant scene that includes a fig dessert liquor served at a dinner party. I thought the mention of a fig dessert liquor just sounded so fancy that I started a bit of research to see if I could whip up my own version. But that ended up being a hard no. Instead, to set the figgy atmosphere that I was searching for, I decided to go for my easy Fig and Almond Baked Brie Cheese recipe.

This baked brie recipe is simple and serves as an easy sharable recipe ready in just under 20 minutes. The Fig & Almond Baked Brie Cheese recipe only calls for a few ingredients and the toppings can be easily switched with other ingredients you may already have on hand.

Additional Baked Brie Topping Options:

• Jams (Cider Apple Butter, Blackberry, Red Plum, Raspberry, Strawberry, etc.)
• Honey or Maple Syrup
• Cranberry Sauce
• Herbs and Garlic
• Various Nuts
• And Much More!

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ingredients:

• 8-ounce round brie cheese wheel
• Fig preserve
• Dried figs (halved)
• Sliced Almonds

tools:

• Small baking dish or mini cast iron skillet
• Serving tray (such a beautiful serving tray!)

Baking Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 375 °F/190 °C. Scrap off the top rind of the brie until you start to see the cheese in the inner wheel start to appear.
• Place the brie cheese wheel in a small baking dish or small cast iron skillet.
• Top the brie cheese with fig preserve, sliced almonds, and figs to your liking.
• Place in the center of the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is gooey.
• Serve immediately with crackers or sliced apples.