Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots and Thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir to soften, 1 minute. Add pears; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; simmer until liquid has evaporated and pears have lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cut a Brie-sized hole in top of sourdough round to within ½-inch of bottom. Cut removed bread into pieces for serving; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Score Brie around edge (halfway down Brie wheel) using a paring knife to cut ¼-inch deep. Cut Brie in half horizontally by looping an 18-inch piece of very thin string or unflavored dental floss around scored Brie, pulling the ends in opposite directions.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place bottom half Brie, cut-side up, into sourdough loaf. Top with ½ pear mixture; sprinkle with ½ slivered almonds. Place remaining Brie half on top; spread with remaining ½ pear mixture and sprinkle with remaining ½ slivered almonds. Place on a baking sheet.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until soft and gooey, about 45 minutes. Serve with reserved sourdough bread and crackers.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)