Smoked Double Cream Brie

Name: Smoked Double Cream Brie
Ingredients: 400 g strawberries; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 50 - 100 ml good olive oil; black pepper; 1 tin foil form; 100 ml smoking sawdust; 2 bay leaves (optional); 8 juniper berries (optional); 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional); 1 pack Castello® Double cream brie 300g

1 serving

Something special happens when you add smoke – flavours deepen and nuances blossom and our recipe for smoked brie is no exception. Infused with an aromatic blend of fresh herbs, Castello® Double Cream Brie is baked to perfection and topped with a sweet compote of baked strawberries. The sensation is smooth and subtly balanced.

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ingredients

Baked strawberries with olive oil

400 g strawberries
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
50 - 100 ml good olive oil
black pepper

Smoked Double Cream Brie 500g

1 tin foil form
100 ml smoking sawdust
2 bay leaves (optional)
8 juniper berries (optional)
1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
1 pack Castello® Double cream brie 300g

preparation

Preparation

1. For the baked strawberries with olive oil: Hull the strawberries. Slice them in half and put them in a small ovenproof dish.

2. Sprinkle them with sugar, stir carefully and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and black pepper.

3. Bake at 140°C for 20-25 minutes until tender. The baking time depends on how ripe the berries are. Allow to cool, then store in a glass container.

4. For the smoked Castello® Double Cream Brie: Combine all the ingredients in the smoking tray (except for the cheese).

5. Place the smoking tray directly onto the coals or over a burner so it starts producing smoke quickly. Close the lid of the bbq/smoker to let the smoke collect.

6. Allow the smoke to build up for 10 minutes and then pop in the cheese. Avoid any direct heat and place the cheese as far from the heat source as possible.

7. Smoke the cheese for approx. 12-20 minutes. The longer you leave it, the stronger the smoked flavour. Serve with the baked strawberries and fresh bread!

Serving Suggestion

It’s best to place the cheese on an aluminium foil tray or similar grill-proof container. The cheese should also be as cold as possible when you put it in so it doesn’t melt too quickly. Take it straight from the fridge or give it an hour in the freezer before putting it on the grill.