Brie cheese
A soft-ripened cheese with an edible white rind and a creamy centre that softens readily when heated.
What it offers and why to use it
A soft-ripened cheese with an edible white rind and a creamy centre that softens readily when heated. Bake in a snug heatproof dish, serve with bread or use in small pastry fillings.
Milky and creamy, becoming stronger as it ripens.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Look for an intact rind and a cheese that is not leaking or strongly ammoniacal. Check rennet for vegetarian use.
Store
Keep refrigerated, wrapped and separate from strong-smelling food; follow the use-by date.
Prepare
Bake in a snug heatproof dish, serve with bread or use in small pastry fillings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Walnuts, honey, apple and bread.
How to substitute it
Camembert has a stronger flavour and may melt differently.
Recipes with brie cheese
Air-fryer baked Brie with honey and walnuts
Warm Brie with honey, walnuts and a mild hint of cayenne, served with breadsticks for sharing.
Preparation and possible waiting 8 min · Cooking 15 min View Recipe →Is any information missing? You can report a nutrition or practical correction.
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