| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup good-quality Port wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 crusty French baguette
- 3 ounces Brie, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- For the compote: In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, add the cherries, wine, salt, pepper and thyme and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly to medium. Continue to cook at a rapid simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, 25 to 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool, then remove the thyme sprigs.
- For the baguette: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a paring knife, cut a deep “v” on the top of the baguette. Pull out some of the soft bread to create a deep crevice. Place the Brie slices into the crevice, overlapping each slice. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Spoon the cherry compote over the melted Brie. Slice into thick slices, garnish with the remaining thyme sprig and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 248 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 391 mg |
Reviews
Always looking for unique, easy and delicious appetizers. This one delivers! Everyone raved about it. The compote would be enough for two baguettes. Will make it again, many times.
Amazingly good! Tart and savory, it disappeared within minutes. I added a 1/4 tsp of orange zest and we served it with a Pinot noire. Wow
Instead of cherries, try fresh blackberries
I want to make this but need a different fruit ( my family is not big on cherries), and suggestions?
Awesome!