Cherry Brandy Baked Brie

By pattie_d

No one will believe this impressive appetizer is so easy to make. You can substitute dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries and apple juice for the brandy.

Ingredients

• 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
• French bread baguette, sliced and toasted or assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Place cheese in a 9-in. pie plate. Combine the cherries, walnuts, brown sugar and brandy; spoon over cheese.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with baguette. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (calculated without baguette) equals 210 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.