Roasted Grapes, Pears, and Whipped Brie Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 small wheel of Brie
- 1 ½ cup seedless grapes
- 1 pear – cut into pieces similar to the size of the grape
- ¼ to ⅓ c. Pitted Olives – optional
- Olive Oil
- 3–5 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2–3 fresh rosemary stems
- Flaky Salt
- Black Pepper
- Crostini or crust bread for serving
Instructions
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Slice the brie and add it to a food processor along with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the whipped brie onto a plate or shallow bowl. Let the cheese come to room temperature before serving.
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While the whipped brie comes to room temperature, preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Toss the grapes and sliced pears with olive oil, fresh thyme, rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a large roasting pan and roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the grapes are blistered and their juices have been released.
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Top the brie with the warm roasted fruit, herbs and juices from the roasting pan. Garnish with fresh herbs, cracked black pepper and flaky sea salt.
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Serve immediately with crostini or crusty bread.
Keywords: pear, appetizer, grapes