Layered Brie with Dried Mushrooms Prunes and Herbs
Ingredients
1 brie, 400-500 g15 g dried chanterelles or other mushrooms, soaked*
60 g onions
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ bunch of chives
½ organic lemon
100 g SUNSWEET prunes
150 g cream cheese
Instructions
1. Finely chop onions and chanterelles, sauté in a frying pan with olive oil for 3 minutes over low heat, and leave to cool.
2. Finely chop the chives, finely grate the lemon peel, and cut the prunes into quarters. Carefully mix with cream cheese and season with salt and pepper.
3. Slice the brie in half horizontally, spread the cream cheese on one half and put the other half on top.
4. Carefully press the two layers together, and smooth the edge with a wet spatula to make it even.
5. Wrap the brie in clingfilm and keep it chilled for 2 hours.
6. Serve the brie on a cutting board with bread.
* Soak the mushrooms in lukewarm water for 30 minutes, rinse and strain to remove all excess water.
Tip: Other kinds of mushrooms will do as well, and try a soft goat cheese as an alternative to cream cheese.
Recipe Categories
Canapes and Savoury Snacks, Sides and Salads,
