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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Grigio
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by shishkabeenie   view full review
I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this several times now and it is just wonderful. As a timesaver, I purchased fig...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by CMHGUPTA   view full review
We thought this was delicious. It was a great dinner - green salad, this, and French bread. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Alice   view full review
Delicious and a hit at the party. I could not get fresh figs, used 1/2 pkg of dried about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by BLUGOBBLIN   view full review
I decided to try this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it!! I cut each...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by FELICIA1234   view full review
This is an excellent recipe! I used a 20 oz. baby brie. I also cut the figs into eigths. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by CYTORRES   view full review
OH MY GOD!!! This recipe is absolutly wonderful. I followed the other reviewer advise and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by dabergmans   view full review
These were great after initially not liking this. But, I stuck with it and reread some of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I only used half a wheel of cheese (camembert... because that what I had) but I made the full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by DMBS   view full review
We have a fig tree that is really producing this year. After reading this recipe, I decided...

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