Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme
Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme delivers a buttery, creamy center contrasted by gently sweet pears, mellow shallots, and fragrant thyme. Nestled in a crusty loaf and topped with toasted almonds, it balances richness and subtle sweetness for a cozy appetizer or holiday gathering. Serve warm with crackers for a shareable, elegant bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 minute. Add pears and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 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.
- 3
Cut a Brie-sized opening in the top of the sourdough round, stopping within 1/2 inch of the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving and set aside.
- 4
Score the Brie around the edge (halfway down the wheel) with a paring knife to a depth of 1/4 inch. Cut the Brie in half horizontally by looping an 18-inch piece of very thin string or unflavored dental floss around the scored line and pulling the ends in opposite directions.
- 5
Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side up, into the sourdough loaf. Top with 1/2 of the pear mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 of the slivered almonds. Place the remaining Brie half on top, spread with the remaining 1/2 of the pear mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 of the slivered almonds. Place on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until soft and gooey, about 45 minutes. Serve with the reserved sourdough bread and crackers.
- Calories 332.44 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 11.71 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 37.25 g 14%
- Total Fat 14.5 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 496.53 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 80.22 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 89.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 49.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Assorted Crackers, Brie Cheese, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 332.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme made of?
- The main ingredients are Assorted Crackers, Brie Cheese, Brown Sugar, Butter, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme healthy?
- Brie Baked in Sourdough with Caramelized Pears, Shallots, and Thyme has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 332.44 calories and 11.71 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 496.53 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.19 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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