By Strawberry Brie Bites
Makes 2 dozen
4 English Muffins, split
12 cup strawberry preserves
112 cups sliced strawberries
12 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
12 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Preheat oven to broil. Lightly toast muffin halves; cut each diagonally into thirds and arrange on foil-lined baking sheet. Spread preserves over muffins; top with strawberries. Thinly slice cheese; cut into pieces to fit over each muffin third.* Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.
Apricot Brie Bites
Makes 2 dozen
The arrival of spring brings with it a variety of occasions for celebration. Weddings, showers, graduation and Mother’s Day all punctuate the calendar, providing ample opportunities for entertaining.
Even when you’re the host, you can give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the occasion by keeping offerings simple and easy to prepare and replenish.
Keep the focus on flavor, rather than getting overburdened by complicated preparations and lengthy ingredient lists.
This duo of sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres features rich, creamy brie melted over English muffins, contrasted by the tart-sweetness of fresh strawberries, or apricot preserves kicked up with fresh, grated ginger root.
In this recipe, silky, creamy brie is paired with the sweetness of fruit.
Both flavors are accented with the crunchy nuttiness of toasted almonds.
Brie Bites can be prepared ahead of time and slipped into the broiler at the last minute before serving.
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4 English Muffins, split
12cup apricot preserves
2teaspoons dry sherry
1teaspoon finely shredded fresh ginger root
12ounces brie cheese, rind removed
12cup sliced almonds, toasted
Preheat oven to broil. Lightly toast muffin halves; cut each diagonally into thirds and arrange on foil-lined baking sheet.
Combine preserves, sherry and ginger root; mix well. Spread over muffin thirds.
Thinly slice cheese; cut into pieces to fit over each muffin third.* Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted; sprinkle with almonds.
Serve immediately.
*Brie bites may be prepared up to 30 minutes before broiling.
