Recipe: Baked Brie with Cheddar, Port and Walnuts

Baked Brie with Cheddar, Port and Walnuts

Brie is a soft-ripened, creamy cheese with edible white rind and a flavor that becomes stronger as cheese ages.

8 oz. Real California Brie Wheel
2 oz. (1/2 cup) Real California Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons port wine
2 oz. chopped, toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:
Cut Brie in half horizontally; reserve. Finely shred Cheddar and mix with Port. Spread Cheddar mixture over bottom piece of Brie. Put top half of Brie on Cheddar mixture; reserve. Mix nuts and honey; cover Brie with mixture. Bake at 500 F until Brie is just warm and soft to touch, about 5 minutes.

Serving Ideas
This recipe is delicious paired with melons, grapes, cranberries or sun-dried tomatoes and very well-paired with smoked salmon and dill.

Wine Pairing Ideas
A full-bodied red wine goes well with this cheese, especially a Cabernet Sauvignon and bigger Pinot Noirs. A sparkling wine or champagne compliments it nicely too.

Source: California Milk Advisory Board