Recipe: Brie Torta (with grapes, hazelnuts, and basil)

Brie-Torta

2 wheel (4-inch diameter) brie cheese
1 teaspoon each brandy and sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped California seedless grapes
1 1/2teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 sliced grapes
1 sprig basil leaf
Assorted crackers or toasted baguette

Slice brie cheese in half crosswise.

Combine brandy and sugar; brush both cut surfaces with brandy mixture.

Mix basil and grapes. Spread cut side of bottom half of brie with grapes; sprinkle hazelnuts over top. Position top half of brie in place. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.

Bake brie on oiled baking pan or oven-safe plate 10 to 15 minutes at 350F.

Arrange grape slices in a fan on top and garnish with basil. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette.

Makes 8 servings
Source: California Table Grape Commission