Brie and Caramelized Pear Sourdough

Recipe Collection: Appetizers

Brie and Caramelized Pear Sourdough Delight elevates your appetizer game with a luscious blend of Brie cheese, sweet caramelized pears, and shallots, all nestled in a warm, crusty sourdough bowl. Perfect for gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

The sweet and tangy profile of this dish makes it versatile for any occasion, whether served with crackers or as a centerpiece for your next dinner party.

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Overview

This delightful appetizer combines the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the sweet and savory flavors of caramelized pears and shallots, all baked to perfection in a sourdough bread bowl. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten, Tree Nuts

Cuisine

French

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 Whole shallots, sliced
• 2 Whole pears, peeled
• 0.33 Cups dry white wine
• 0.5 Teaspoon brown sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon fresh thyme, divided
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 Ounces loaf sourdough bread
• 8 Ounces Brie cheese, scored
• 0.5 Cups slivered almonds, toasted
• Assorted crackers

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
3. Add the pears to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the pears are lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
5. Cut a hole in the top of the sourdough loaf to fit the Brie, leaving about 1/2-inch of bread at the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving and set aside.
6. Score the Brie around the edge (halfway down the wheel) using a paring knife to cut 1/4-inch deep. Cut the Brie in half horizontally using a piece of very thin string or unflavored dental floss.
7. Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side up, into the sourdough loaf. Top with half of the pear mixture and sprinkle with half of the slivered almonds.
8. Place the remaining Brie half on top, spread with the remaining pear mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining slivered almonds. Place the loaf on a baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the Brie is soft and gooey, about 45 minutes.
10. Serve with the reserved sourdough bread pieces and assorted crackers. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Brie and Caramelized Pear Sourdough Delight!