Recipe: Brie Torte (make ahead appetizer using dried cherries and pecans)

Brie Torte (make ahead appetizer using dried cherries and pecans)

This tasty appetizer is easy to transport to parties and makes a great hostess gift.

1 (15- to 16-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme)
Crackers

Refrigerate Brie until chilled and firm; or freeze 30 minutes, or until firm. Cut Brie in half horizontally.

Combine butter, cherries, pecans and thyme in a small bowl; mix well. Evenly spread mixture on cut-side of one piece of the Brie. Top with the other piece, cut- side down. Lightly press together. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

To serve, cut into serving size wedges and bring to room temperature. Serve with crackers.

Note: If wrapped securely in plastic wrap, this appetizer will keep in the refrigerator for at least a week.

Makes about 20 appetizer servings
Source: Cherry Marketing Institute