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Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie
Casandra Yaz
"This has a been a hit every time I have served it. Is a great appetizer for the holidays or when figs are in season."
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Ingredients
35 m servings 187 calsOriginal recipe yields 12 servings
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- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).
- Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 187 calories; 12.3 g fat; 12.1 g carbohydrates; 8.3 g protein; 33 mg cholesterol; 211 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
3/6/2006
I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout of the evening! The only adjustment I made to the recipe was simmering the figs, brown sugar, & va...
Most helpful critical review
6/13/2011
This recipe sounded so good, but was entirely too sweet! My guests would not eat it - several of them. I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to a great recipe using fresh figs.
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3/6/2006
I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout of the evening! The only adjustment I made to the recipe was simmering the figs, brown sugar, & va...
9/17/2005
I have made this several times now and it is just wonderful. As a timesaver, I purchased fig jam from Williams-Sonoma and put this on top of the brie (rind removed throughout). Also, try it with...
8/19/2007
We thought this was delicious. It was a great dinner - green salad, this, and French bread. Mmmm. A few thoughts - if your figs are very ripe, you don't need 10 minutes to soften them. Whole...
1/4/2007
Delicious and a hit at the party. I could not get fresh figs, used 1/2 pkg of dried about 8-12, increased the water to 4T and the vanilla to 1t. Cooked the figs longer to soften. Next time I'...
9/4/2004
I decided to try this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it!! I cut each fig into 8 pieces and cut the almonds into halves. The cheese was done in less than 10 minutes. Next ...
11/29/2004
This is an excellent recipe! I used a 20 oz. baby brie. I also cut the figs into eigths. I kept the almonds whole, but toasted them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Finally, instead of water cr...
8/17/2008
These were great after initially not liking this. But, I stuck with it and reread some of the reviews to see what I needed to do to make it better. 1) Don't eat it with heavy crackers like Was...
11/8/2004
OH MY GOD!!! This recipe is absolutly wonderful. I followed the other reviewer advise and add more figs. Its sounds and looks SOOOO Gourmet, but is so simple. It was a hit at my party. Ev...