BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN BAKED BRIE

BAKED BRIE topped with pumpkin …

…oh, it’s so much more. While easy to make, this brie’s topping has a beautiful complexity. The juice from the pear melds seamlessly with the pumpkin purée to give the topping a dynamically deep flavor. Adding in the nuts for texture, the basil for an herbaceous touch, and the maple for a hint of sweetness makes for a delicious evenly balanced topping you’ll want to snag bite after bite of.

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BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN BAKED BRIE

Yield: 1 Baked Brie

Author: Michelle Williams

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

• Brie Wheel (8 ounces)
• Unsalted Butter (3 tablespoons)
• Anjou Pear (1, peeled, diced)
• Organic Pumpkin Purée (1/4 cup)
• Pistachios (1 tablespoon when finely chopped)
• Almond Slices (1 tablespoon when roughly chopped + 10 whole for topping)
• Fresh Basil (1 tablespoon when finely chopped + 10 whole for topping)
• Maple Syrup (2 teaspoons, divided)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

KITCHEN TOOLS

• Cutting Board
• Chefs Knife
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Saucepan
• Wooden Spoon

Instructions

TO BAKE YOUR BRIE

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your brie wheel on it and bake until the inner cheese is melted through—20 minutes.
3. Make the topping while your brie is baking.

TO MAKE YOUR BROWN BUTTER PEAR PUMPKIN TOPPING

1. In your saucepan, over medium-high heat, melt your butter. Use your wooden spoon to move it around consistently until it turns golden brown.
2. Continuing to mix, add diced pear. Cook them until they are softened—about 2 minutes.
3. Add pumpkin purée, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, and chopped basil. Mix until warmed.

TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BAKED BRIE

1. Spread your purée topping over your baked brie.
2. Sprinkle your whole almond slices and pistachios down the middle of your baked brie.
3. Drizzle your remaining maple syrup over everything.
4. Eat warm and enjoy!

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