Baked Brie With Pepita Granola Recipes

BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the brie on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and drizzle with the honey. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to ooze but not melt.
• Serve with crackers.

BAKED BRIE TOPPED WITH SAVORY GRANOLA AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the racks of the oven so that you can use two.
• Whisk together the paprika, cayenne, 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons syrup and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine the oats, cashews, pepitas, walnuts and rosemary. Add the oil mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. Spread evenly in one layer on one of the lined baking sheets. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, add the Brie to the other lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to soften and brown, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons water, then stir, reduce the heat to low and cover until ready to use. Season with salt.
• Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the dried fruit. Reserve 1 cup of the granola. Let the rest cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container (save this for another use).
• Transfer the Brie to a serving platter and top with the warm apples. Sprinkle on the cup of savory granola. Serve warm with crackers and crostini.

BAKED BRIE WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cheese on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; cool about 20 minutes.
• While cheese cools, place nuts on a clean baking sheet; bake until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle warm sauce over slightly cooled cheese and nuts; serve with crackers or baguette.

HONEY-ALMOND SEEDED GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Mix oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower kernels, sliced almonds, flaked coconut, and sea salt together in a large mixing bowl.
• Beat coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla extract with a whisk until smooth; pour over the dry ingredients and mix to coat. Spread the granola onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to stir the granola, rotate sheets in the oven, and continue baking until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
• Let granola cool on the pans to room temperature.

FRIED BRIE WITH NUT CRUST

Steps:

• Freeze Brie for 30 minutes. Finely chop all nuts and sesame seeds in food processor. Transfer to medium bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk eggs and cream to blend. Remove cheese from freezer. Dip each wedge into egg mixture and then into nut mixture, turning to coat and pressing gently to adhere. Transfer to plate; cover with plastic and refrigerate until very cold, at least 45 minutes. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Pour enough peanut oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to 350°F. Working in 2 batches, fry Brie until deep golden brown, turning occasionally with metal spatula, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve with purchased jalapeño jelly and baguette slices.

BAKED BRIE WITH POMEGRANATES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the brie onto the baking sheet and bake 8 minutes, or until soft in the middle.
• Remove from the oven and top with pomegranate arils, pistachios, rosemary, and a generous drizzle of honey. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
• Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

BAKED BRIE SPANAKOPITA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the spinach, feta, ricotta, scallions, parsley and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the brie in half horizontally. Place the spinach filling in the center of the cheese and top with the other half.
• Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface and brush with the melted butter. Lay another sheet on top and turn it slightly, keeping the center point. Brush with butter. Repeat with the last sheet. Brush with butter. Place the brie in the center of the phyllo and wrap in the phyllo, twisting the top to close. (It?s OK if the dough tears a little.)
• Brush the phyllo with more butter and transfer to a rack set on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to rest on the rack for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with bread or crackers.

SALMON WITH PEPITA-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Toast pepitas (see Tip). Place in a small bowl with butter, lime zest, lime juice and chili powder.
• Generously coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper, add to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the salmon to a plate. Add the butter-lime mixture to the hot pan; stir until the butter is melted. Serve the salmon topped with the sauce.

BAKED BRIE WITH PEPITA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Combine the coconut oil, agave, 1 tablespoon red pepper jelly, the lime juice, cayenne and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until melted and combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Combine the pepitas and sunflower seeds in a medium bowl; pour the coconut oil mixture over the seeds. Stir to combine. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then coat with cooking spray. Spread the seeds on the baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the lime zest and toss to combine. Let cool, then break into smaller pieces.
• Meanwhile, put the brie on a separate baking sheet and bake until hot and melted in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with the remaining 1/4 cup red pepper jelly, the pepita granola and chopped cilantro. Serve with plantain chips.

AUTUMN APPLE PEPITA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss pepitas with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Toast in the preheated oven until pepitas start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, shallot, and black pepper together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and shake dressing vigorously.
• Toss the toasted pepitas, dressing, romaine lettuce, spinach, apple chips, cranberries, and bleu cheese together in a large bowl.

BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• Slice the wheel of Brie in half, horizontally, so that the halves are two, flatter wheels of Brie. Lay the puff pastry in the pie pan. Place half of the Brie (rind-side down) onto the pastry dough. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top. Place the other half of the Brie (rind-side up) over the almonds. Bundle the pastry dough around the Brie.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.