Orange Brie with Pecans - traditional recipe
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of brie
- 2 oranges
- 1/960 ml brown sugar
- 1/960 ml unsalted butter
- 1/480 ml chopped pecans
- 6 stems of fresh basil
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Place the brie in a baking mold
- Grate the peel of an orange over the brie and squeeze its juice
- Mix the brown sugar and butter until smooth, pour over the brie
- Distribute the pecans on top
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the brie is melted and the pecans are caramelized.
- Garnish with basil just before serving.
Full description
This starter is a deliciously sweet and savory combination. The soft brie cheese enriches with the acidity of the orange and the crunch of the caramelized pecans, perfect to start a special dinner.