How to Bake Cheese

Brie is an extremely rich, soft cow's cheese with an edible white rind. It is sold and presented in a wheel, and is often used as an appetizer. It can be spread on crackers or slices of thick, crusty bread. While it is traditionally served at room temperature for easy spreading, it can also be baked, which makes it even more gooey and sinfully delicious. You can bake an entire wheel of brie in a toaster oven or a conventional oven, and it only takes minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Wheel of brie Oven Baking sheet or baking pan Tin foil Roasted garlic or dried fruit (optional) Baguette and fresh fruit (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut off the top rind with a sharp knife. Slice off the rind carefully so as not to cut into the cheese itself.

3. Add topping to the cheese (if desired), such as roasted garlic or dried cherries or cranberries.

4. Line a baking sheet or baking pan with tin foil. Place the wheel on the pan.

5. Bake uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, until it is just a bit melted on top.

6. Serve the brie with sliced baguette and fresh fruit.

References

• Baked Brie Recipe