Warm Brie With Blackberry Wine Sauce

Photo: The Duo Dishes

Ingredients

1/2 pound brie, with rind

1/2 cup mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, pine nuts), crushed

1/8 cup heavy cream

1/2 pint blackberries

1 1/2 cups red wine (Merlot was on deck!)

1/4 cup sugar

Crackers

Preparation

In a wide sauce pan, mix berries with wine and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir well and simmer on low until sauce thickens, approximately 15-20 minutes. As berries begin to break down, smush them a bit and gradually add a bit more sugar if preferred.

Once berries have cooked down, allow to cool. Once cooled, pour into a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour berry mixture through a sieve and place in a separate container.

Brush cream on sides of brie and press into crushed nuts. Sides should be completely covered.

In a baking dish, warm brie in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until soft, approximately 5 minutes.*

Top with blackberry sauce and serve with crackers. Sprinkle with extra nuts if desired.

Wait until you plan to serve cheese before heating it.