Name: Pear & Basil Marinated Brie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (25 ml); 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil (25 ml); Pinch salt; 8 oz wedge PC Triple Cream Brie (250 g); 2 canned pear halves (drained, packed in light syrup, thinly sliced); Half a baguette

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Pear & Basil Marinated Brie

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Room-temperature, triple cream brie is always a winner when entertaining.

Prep Time10

Total Time4 10

Makes

Ingredients

2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 25 ml
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 25 ml
Pinch salt
8 oz wedge PC Triple Cream Brie 250 g
2 canned pear halves drained, packed in light syrup, thinly sliced
Half a baguette

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together oil, basil and salt.
Cut cheese in half horizontally. Place bottom half cut side up on a serving plate. Spoon half of the oil mixture over cheese. Place half of pear slices on top in a flat layer. Place remaining piece of cheese on top, cut side down. Spoon remaining oil over and layer with remaining pears. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours or until cheese is soft.
Meanwhile, cut the half-baguette into thin slices. Toast and serve with the brie.