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Cheese lovers are familiar with Brie, this delicious soft French cheese with a bloomy rind. But did you know that there are original and essential recipes featuring this tasty cheese? In this article, we invite you to discover 5 unique Brie-based recipes that you absolutely must try. So take out your apron and get ready to impress your loved ones with these delicious dishes!

Brie and fig tartlet

Start gently with this refined recipe which combines the flavor of Brie with the sweetness of figs. Perfect as a starter or for a light meal, this little tartlet is playfully simple while still bursting with flavor.

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Ingredients :

• 250g puff pastry
• 200 g of Brie de Meaux or Brie de Melun
• 4 fresh figs (or frozen if out of season)
• Fresh thyme
• 1 egg yolk for gilding
• Salt and pepper

Preparation :

Spread the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut out then make circles slightly larger than the size of the tartlet mold you will use. Drop a slice of brie on each circle of dough and cover with two fig quarters previously washed and cut. Sprinkle of fresh thyme, then fold the edges of the dough towards the center to form a pretty rustic border. Brush the edge of the tartlets with a beaten egg yolk, then season lightly to your taste. Bake for 25 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C and enjoy!

Brie and potato pie

For lovers of generous meals, this gourmet pie will be perfect for your friendly evenings. Marrying Brie and potatoes in a crispy dough, it will warm your taste buds on winter evenings.

Ingredients :

• 400 g of Brie
• 1 kg of firm potatoes
• 200 g of smoked bacon
• 2 puff pastries
• 1 onion
• 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf)
• Salt, pepper and nutmeg

Preparation :

Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick slices. In a hot pan, brown the bacon with the chopped onion without adding any fat. Incorporate the potato slices, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then add a bouquet garni. Cook covered over low heat for 30 minutes. In a lightly buttered baking dish, spread out some puff pastry, making the edges come up well. Then distribute half of the cooked potatoes, then the Brie cut into slices. Finish with a second layer of potatoes before covering with the second puff pastry. Seal the edges with a little water and cook for 40 minutes at 180°C. This pie is delicious hot or warm.

Pumpkin cream soup with Brie

Change your culinary habits with this original and tasty recipe which combines the creamy velvety texture of pumpkin with the intense flavor of Brie. Perfect for a gourmet starter.

Ingredients :

• 1 kg of pumpkin
• 200 g of Brie
• 50 cl of vegetable broth
• Liquid cream
• A few sprigs of fine herbs such as chervil or parsley

Preparation :

Peel and core the pumpkin, then cut it into small pieces. Cook it in the vegetable stock for 20 to 30 minutes until it becomes tender. Then blend the pumpkin to obtain a smooth and homogeneous texture. Place thin slices of Brie on the surface of the velouté, then heat without boiling for a few minutes to lightly melt the cheese. Finish the preparation by adding a little liquid cream, according to your taste, then sprinkle with fine herbs just before serving hot.

Peach and Brie skewers

For pleasure addicts sweet and sourwe have concocted original skewers with surprising flavors. The unexpected combination of Brie and peaches will make you melt with pleasure!

Ingredients :

• 250 g of Brie
• 8 peaches (or nectarines)
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil or toasted sesame oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation :

Cut the Brie into small cubes and the peaches into quarters after having washed them carefully. Place a piece of brie and a quarter of peach on a skewer, sandwiching a basil leaf between the two ingredients. Alternate Brie, basil and peaches until the ingredients are used up. Brush the skewers with a little olive oil and grill for a few minutes on each side on a hot plancha. Serve as an aperitif or starter to impress your guests!

Eggplant gratin with Brie

Finally, discover the incredible agreement of Brie with eggplant with this generous recipe that modernizes the traditional eggplant gratin.

Ingredients :

• 2 eggplants
• 250 g of Brie
• Marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce
• Breadcrumbs
• Grated parmesan
• A few fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation :

Wash and cut the eggplants into thick slices. Brown them lightly in the pan with a little olive oil, then set aside. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce. Then arrange a first row of eggplants, then cover with strips of brie, sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan. Repeat until the ingredients are used up. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes. Enjoy this delicious, melt-in-the-mouth gratin without delay!

With these five new Brie-based recipes, you will be able to surprise and delight the taste buds of your loved ones during your next meals. Don’t hesitate to make these recipes your own by adding your personal touches and enjoy!