French Fried Brie

French-fried brie appetizers, crispy on the outside, soft and silky on the inside. Serve with apples slices.

Recipe Ingredients:

Oil for deep frying
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 wedges (1 ounce each) Wisconsin Brie, firm, cold and rind removed
3 cups buttery cracker crumbs
Apple slices for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Pour oil in large saucepan to depth of 2 inches. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
   Beat together milk, egg, salt and pepper.
   
2. Dip each Brie wedge into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with crumbs. Repeat once. (Wedges can be refrigerated for several hours at this point.)
   
3. Fry a few wedges at a time in hot oil, until crisp and golden on both sides.
   
4. Serve immediately with apple slices.
   

Makes about 18 servings.