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Brie With Hazelnut Pear Topping

appetizers, cheese

1 round Brie; 8 ounces
----HAZELNUT PEAR TOPPING----
1/2 very ripe pear; chopped
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon hazelnut liqueur

Try this perfect-match combination or one of the five easy, delectable variations below. The rind on Brie, which is formed from mould as the cheese ripens is edible. Hazel Nut Pear Topping: In bowl, combine pears, toasted hazelnuts, brown sugar and liqueur. Cut off top rind of Brie, if desired. Place Brie on baking sheet; spread with topping. Bake in 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is softened. SUBSTITUTION: If a pear is not available for Hazelnut Pear Topping, use 2 canned pear halves, patted dry and chopped. VARIATIONS Brie with Sweet and Nutty Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp dried cherries or raisins (optional) and 1 tbsp whisky; spread over Brie and bake. Brie with Cranberry Mandarin Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup canned mandarins, chopped, and pinch cinnamon; spread over Brie and bake. Brie with Red Pepper Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/3 cup red pepper jelly and 2 tbsp diced sweet red pepper; spread over Brie and bake. Brie with Fruit Chutney Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Spread 1/3 cup fruit chutney over Brie and bake. Brie with Strawberry Topping: Omit Hazelnut Pear Topping. Stir together 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp white wine or vermouth, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional); spread over Brie and bake. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

Contributor: Canadian Living Magazine - November, 1998

Yield: 10 to 15 servin

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