BRIE TORTE
This tasty appetizer is easy to transport to parties and makes a great
hostess gift.
- 1(15-16 ox) wheel Brie cheese
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ teas dried thyme ( or 2 teaspoons finey chopped fresh thyme)
- Crackers
Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm; or freeze 30 minutes, or
until firm. Cut Brie in half horizontally.
Combine butter, cherries, pecans and thyme in a small bowl; mix well.
Evenly spread mixture on cut-side of one piece of the Brie. Top with
the other piece, cut side down. Lightly press together. Wrap in
plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. To serve, cut into serving
size wedges and bring to room temperature. Serve with crackers.
(makes about 20 appetizer servings) Note: If wrapped securely in
plastic wrap, this appetizer will keep in the refrigerator for a least
a week.
