Baked Brie Wheel Finished with Gourmet Toppings

Chef Orr has whipped up a creative twist on brie—complete with a bold topping that steals the show. 

Beautiful Baked Brie with Fig Spread and Crispy Crunch Topping

1 (8 oz.) brie wheel

1/2 cups of fig or fig orange spread

1 to 2 cups of Crispy Crunch Topping

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Remove brie from container; place on insulated cookie sheet; bake for about 10 minutes or warm and melting. Note: baking time will vary depending on your selected brie. Check occasionally while baking. Remove from oven to serving plate; top with fig spread. Attractively arrange crunch topping over part of brie and plate. Serve with crackers.

Crispy Crunch Topping

2 Tablespoons honey

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1-1/2 cups raw rolled oats

1 to 2 cups favorite mixed nuts, halved or wholes

Pecans, walnuts, almonds, pistachios

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1 Tablespoon white sesame seeds

1 Tablespoon black sesame seeds

1/3 cup shelled sunflower seeds

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup diced candied fruit or dried cranberries

1/4 cup dark raisins

1/4 cup golden raisins

In a large saucepan, combine honey, butter, and brown sugar, stir until it melted. Add oats and nuts; cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat until lightly browned, stir frequently to avoid burning the nuts. Add the coconut, sesame, and sunflower seeds; reduce the heat to low; continue cooking for about 7 to 8 minutes. Stir frequently. Sprinkle with salt; cook for several minutes until the ingredients are moistened. Spread topping over 10x15 inch baking pan. Let cool. Break into smaller pieces when cool. Add candied fruit, cranberries, and raisins. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 cups

Inspiration

Chef Daniel Orr’s Surreal Cereal with Sesame and Coconut is the inspiration. He doubles this recipe and adds wheat germ and flax seeds. He also uses fewer nuts in his cereal recipe. “I love the idea that this recipe is so versatile, a topping, mix-in, quick breakfast, salad topping, or even just a snack,” says Chef Orr. “I must warn you that leaving them in an open bowl on the table is a big mistake. They create ‘I’ll just have one more handful.’”

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