Baked Brie with Strawberry Glaze

A sweet-tart glaze made with strawberry preserves and balsamic vinegar tops a wheel of baked Brie.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (13 to 16-ounce) whole Brie cheese with rind left on
3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts or sliced toasted almonds
Toasted Bread Hearts and Crackers

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Brie on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the Brie is soft and warm, but not runny.
2. While the Brie is baking, heat the preserves and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until thick and bubbly and then remove from the heat.
3. Remove the Brie from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Arrange the strawberries on top of the Brie. Drizzle with the heated preserves and
4. sprinkle with the nuts. Serve with crackers or toasted bread hearts.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.