Whipped Brie with Balsamic Strawberries
Indulge in a scrumptious Whipped Brie with Balsamic Strawberries. Blend Brie until creamy, spread it on a plate, top with sweet baked balsamic strawberries with basil & orange, and enjoy with crispy bread—simple and delicious!
Product: Myanbah Farm Cranberry & Orange Balsamic
Serves 8
Effort: Easy/ Moderate
Preparation time: 15 mins + time to bring cheese to room temperature
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Gluten free option available
Ingredients
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2 wheels of Brie (400g)
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250g strawberries
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2 tbsp Cranberry & Orange Balsamic
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2 tsp honey
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1 large baguette, sliced
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Olive oil
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Salt
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1 tsp orange zest, to serve
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Fresh basil, to serve
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180c fan.
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Chop the strawberries and mix them with balsamic vinegar and honey. Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let them cool to room temperature.
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Slice the bread, drizzle it with olive oil, and bake it in the oven for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Season the bread with salt.
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Peel the Brie using a potato peeler, do this with the cheese straight from the fridge. Then bring it to room temperature, chop it, and blend it in a food processor until it reaches a creamy texture.
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Spread the whipped Brie over a serving plate and top it with the cooled balsamic strawberries, torn basil leaves and orange zest.
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Add the crispy bread to the serving plate, and you're ready to dip and enjoy!
Hints & tips
Make gluten free - Make this suitable for a gluten free diet by replacing the crusty bread with toasted gluten free bread or your favourite gluten free crackers.
Brie tips
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No need for fancy brie; choose a basic one. We're ditching the rind and amping up the flavour with the balsamic topping.
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Peel cold brie for easier removal of the rind without losing too much cheese.
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Let the brie reach room temperature before blending, just like you would with butter in a cake recipe, for smooth and easy whipping.
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Blend the brie patiently; it will start off stiff, but after about 4 minutes in the mixer, it will become light and pillowy.
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Camembert would be a good alternative if brie isn’t available.
Serving suggestion - Serve this delicious platter at a festive gathering or as a starter. Pairs perfectly with a cold glass of bubbles!
Portion size - This serves 8 people comfortably. The recipe will half for a smaller portion.
Storage - Keep any leftover whipped brie in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Before reserving, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then give it a good mix with a rubber spatula. Not suitable for freezing.
