Brie en Papillote with Spicy Pear and Chilli Dressing

Brie baked in a parchment parcel with pear and thyme, topped with a sweet and spicy buttery pear dressing.

Vegetarian Quick Appetiser Cheese French

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

712.4

kcal / serving

712.4 kcal total

Carbs

51.2g

per serving

51.2 g total

Fat

48.6g

per serving

48.6 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

tsp

Dairy

for greasing

Fruits

0.25

piece

Pear

cored and sliced

0.5

piece

Pear

cored and chopped

GrainsCereals

Bread

to serve

NutsSeeds

tsp

Thyme

fresh leaves

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

pinch

Chilli Flakes

OilsFats

Olive Oil

dash

Olive Oil

dash

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Grease a 20cm square of foil or parchment.

Place Brie, thyme, pear slices, and olive oil on the parchment and season.

Seal the edges to create a bag and place on a baking sheet.

Bake the parcel in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes.

Melt butter in a saucepan and cook chopped pears for 3 minutes.

Stir in sugar, vinegar, chilli flakes, and oil and cook for 2 minutes.

Open the baked parcel, pour over the dressing, and serve with bread.