Caramelized Almond Raspberry Brie

The almonds atop the brie will caramelize while baking. Yummy!

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) wheel Wisconsin brie cheese, chilled
• 2 tablespoons red raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Brown sugar (for topping)
• Sliced almonds (for topping)
• Wafer or shortbread cookies
  

Instructions

1. Slice brie in half horizontally. Place bottom half of brie on 10 x 15-inch jellyroll pan.
2. Combine jam, brown sugar, honey and almonds; spread over cut side of brie. Replace top half of brie, rind side up. Sprinkle with brown sugar and almonds.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until soft.
4. Then broil 3 inches from heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until brie is bubbly and almonds are caramelized.
5. Serve with cookies.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Tip: Instead of baking, Brie can be microwaved for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened.

Recipe and photo credit: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin