Recipe: Walnut Baked Brie

This sweet and savory recipe is perfect for an upcoming holiday gathering. What’s not to love about melted cheese and fresh walnuts in this supper simple appetizer? Pairs well with a crisp white wine or light-bodied red. Adelaida Pairing Suggestion: Chardonnay, HMR Estate Vineyard 2015.

Ingredients:

• 1 large round brie cheese
• ½ cup Adelaida chopped walnuts
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cut the top of the rind off the brie
3. In a small bowl, mix walnuts, rosemary, brown sugar ginger, and salt
4. Spoon walnut mixture over brie and place in a small, shallow baking dish (we used a cast iron)
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese becomes bubbly
6. Serve with warm, sliced bread