Description
A recipe for Cherry Brie Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1 (5-inch) wheel Brie cheese (15 to 16 ounces)
  
• 1/4 cup cherry jelly, preserves or spread
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
  
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  
• Water crackers or French bread slices

Preparation
Total preparation time: 30 minutes

1. Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm (or freeze 30 minutes). Cut Brie in half horizontally.

2. Place jelly in a small microwave-safe container. Microwave on High (100 percent) power 25 to 30 seconds or until melted. Combine melted jelly, cherries, pecans and orange peel; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup.

3. Spread remaining cherry mixture evenly on cut side of one piece of Brie. Top with the other piece, cut-side down. Lightly press together. Microwave on High (100 percent) power 40 to 50 seconds or until cheese is soft, but not runny. Lightly press top section into cherry mixture.

4. Top Brie with reserved cherry mixture and garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or bread.

Nutrition
no information available

Serves
Makes about 20 appetizer servings.

Variations
Tip: Cherry mixture can be prepared in advance; store in refrigerator 1 to 2 days. Spread cherry mixture on Brie just before serving.

Wine Pairing: The fruity and citrus flavors of Trinity Oaks Chardonnay complement the dried tart cherry filling of the Brie.