Glazed Almond Brie

* Exported from MasterCook *

GLAZED ALMOND BRIE

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheese/Eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 oz Wheel imported Brie cheese
- well chilled
2 tb Confectioners' sugar
1/2 c Sliced unblanched almonds
Red & green seedless grapes
- in clusters, for garnish

WITH A SMALL, flexible knife, cut away rind from top
of chilled cheese. Be careful not to remove or split
the rind on the sides. It will form a wall for the
melted cheese. Sift 1 tablespoon of confectioners'
sugar evenly over the surface and arrange almonds on
top, pressing gently into place. The cheese can be
prepared to this point as many as 2 days in advance.
Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate. Bring to room
temperature before heating, place rack 6 inches from
heat source and preheat the broiler. Line large baking
sheet with aluminum foil, place cheese on it and sift
1 tablespoon of confectioners' sugar over nuts. Broil
cheese until top is evenly browned--about 1 to 2
minutes. Rotate cheese, if necessary, for even
browning. Watch carefully so it does not burn. Use
foil to lift cheese and transfer it to serving
platter. Tear foil and gently remove it. Garnish with
clusters of grapes. Volume I of Abby Mandel's
cookbook, "Fast and Flavorful" (Cuisinarts Cooking
Club, Inc., 1985).



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