Baguette Stuffed With Brie And Cherries

Serves: 4

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

45

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 sprig

Thyme (fresh)

Directions:

1

For the compote: In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, add the cherries, wine, salt, pepper and thyme and stir

2

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly to medium

3

Continue to cook at a rapid simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, 25 to 30 minutes

4

Turn off the heat and let cool, then remove the thyme sprigs

5

For the baguette: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

6

Using a paring knife, cut a deep "v" on the top of the baguette

7

Pull out some of the soft bread to create a deep crevice

8

Place the Brie slices into the crevice, overlapping each slice

9

Transfer to a baking sheet

10

Bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes

11

Transfer to a cutting board

12

Spoon the cherry compote over the melted Brie

13

Slice into thick slices, garnish with the remaining thyme sprig and serve