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How to Make Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots and Thyme - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something undeniably satisfying about the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and this Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots and Thyme recipe is a perfect example of just that. The creamy, gooey texture of the brie cheese pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the caramelized pears and shallots, and the earthy flavor of thyme ties it all together in a truly delicious and elegant appetizer or snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) round loaf sourdough bread
  • 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • Assorted crackers

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute to soften. Add thinly sliced pears; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid has evaporated, and the pears have lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cut a Brie-sized hole in the top of the sourdough bread to within 1/2-inch of the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving, set aside. Score the Brie around it's edge, using a paring knife to cut 1/4-inch deep. Cut in half by looping an 18-inch piece of very thin string, or unflavored dental floss around the scored Brie and pulling the ends in opposite directions.
  • Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side-up, into the sourdough loaf. Top with 1/2 of the pear mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 of the slivered almonds. Place the remaining brie half on top, spread with remaining pear mixture, and sprinkle with remaining slivered almonds. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until soft and gooey. Serve with sliced sourdough bread and crackers.

    • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 221mg

    Categories

    Shallots recipes
    Thyme recipes