Microwave Creamy Brie Starter Recipes

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
• Unwrap brie and place in a small, shallow ovenproof dish slightly larger than the brie (to be used for serving) OR a piece of crumbled baking / parchment paper (for transference). (Note 2)
• Oven: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (for 250g/80z), or until melted through. For 500g/1lb brie, increase to 25 minutes. To check, gently touch the centre of the brie - it should feel very soft, like it is about to collapse if you press any harder.
• Microwave option: 2 minutes on high (no one will know!) in 30 second increments.
• Carefully transfer to serving plate / board - it's delicate (transfer on paper if you used paper).
• Drizzle with honey, top with sprig of thyme (if using).
• Serve immediately with crostini on the side for scooping. Provide a knife to cut through the rind and a cheese or pate knife (or similar) to scoop cheese up onto crostini or crackers (plain or fruit/nut flavoured).

MICROWAVE CREAMY BRIE STARTER

Steps:

• Place brie on a microwaveable serving plate.
• Spread with sauce.
• Press almonds on to cover.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 - 1 1/2 minutes - do this in 30 second bursts to prevent cheese overheating.
• Serve immediately with melba toasts.
• PS: You can make your own by cutting 4 slices bread, crusts removed into 4 diagonally, then in to half again making 8 triangles. Microwave on turntable lined with paper towel for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH.