Apricot-Studded Brie

Name: Apricot-Studded Brie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters apricot nectar; 237 milliliters diced dried apricots; 227 grams round Brie; 454 grams packages cream cheese, softened; 6 servings Garnishes: additional dried apricot and fig cutouts; 118 milliliters diced dried figs; 118 milliliters golden raisins; 59 milliliters honey; 59 milliliters light rum; 6 servings Sifted powdered sugar; 57 grams package honey-roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Apricot-Studded Brie might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 15g of protein, 41g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up honey-roasted cashews, garnishes: additional apricot and fig cutouts, honey, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the honey you could follow this main course with the Honey Gingerbread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.

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Sauce Pan

Add 1 cup apricots, 1/2 cup figs, and raisins; stir well and cook 1 minute.

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Apricot

Raisins

Figs

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.

Drain and reserve juice. Set fruit aside.

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Fruit

Juice

Remove rind from Brie.

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Brie

Beef

Cut cheese into cubes.

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Cheese

Combine cream cheese and Brie in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in soaked fruit, cashews, and 1 tablespoon reserved juice.

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Cream Cheese

Cashews

Fruit

Juice

Brie

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Soak a triple layer of cheesecloth in remaining reserved juice; squeeze out excess moisture. Line an 8" round cakepan with cheesecloth. Spoon cheese mixture into pan, spreading evenly. Cover and chill overnight.

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Cheese

Juice

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