Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie Recipe
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Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie

By: Casandra Yaz  
"This has a been a hit every time I have served it. Is a great appetizer for the holidays or when figs are in season."

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Wine Pinot Grigio
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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).
  2. Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 12.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by shishkabeenie 
I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by JDVMD 
I have made this several times now and it is just wonderful. As a timesaver, I purchased fig... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by BLUGOBBLIN 
I decided to try this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it!! I cut each... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by FELICIA1234 
This is an excellent recipe! I used a 20 oz. baby brie. I also cut the figs into eigths. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Alice 
Delicious and a hit at the party. I could not get fresh figs, used 1/2 pkg of dried about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by CMHGUPTA 
We thought this was delicious. It was a great dinner - green salad, this, and French bread. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by CYTORRES 
OH MY GOD!!! This recipe is absolutly wonderful. I followed the other reviewer advise and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by DMBS 
We have a fig tree that is really producing this year. After reading this recipe, I decided... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by dabergmans 
These were great after initially not liking this. But, I stuck with it and reread some of the... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by IMVINTAGE 
I only used half a wheel of cheese (camembert... because that what I had) but I made the full... MORE

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