Brie with Ginger Pear Compote

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pears, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons crystalized ginger, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 8-ounce wheel Wisconsin Brie Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add diced pears, raisins, crystalized ginger, powdered ginger and sugar. Cook over medium heat until pears have softened. Add brandy and cook 1 additional minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon warm mixture over Brie wheel, allowing it to warm the cheese. Serve with sliced baguette.