Author: The Kilted Chef

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of brie (8 oz)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries
• 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves ( or 1/4 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
• Pinch of salt
• Puff pastry sheet (optional)
• Crackers, sliced baguette or apple slices for serving

Instructions
For No Pastry Version

1. preheat oven to 375
2. Prepare brie: place the brie in a parchment lined baking dish or small oven safe skillet.
3. Score the top of the rind with a knife in a criss cross pattern to help the topping seep in.

Make Blueberry Balsamic Sauce;

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and honey or maple syrup.
2. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thick and syrupy, gently smashing a few berries. stir in a few pinch of salt and nuts.

Top and Bake

1. spoon the sauce over the brie and bake 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melty and soft inside ( it will puff slightly)
2. serve with crackers, crostini, or apple slices.

Optional: Puffed pastry wrapped version

1. Roll out the puff pastry and place the brie wheel in the center.
2. Spoon half of the wild blueberry sauce on top, fold the pastry over and seal.
3. brush with an egg wash ( 1 beaten egg).
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving and top with the extra warm sauce.