Blackberry Fried Brie Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with some salt and pepper using a fork. Place the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip the cubes of Brie into the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated and well covered. Place the cheese cubes on a tray, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, to firm up.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry the cheese cubes for 3 to 5 minutes, until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cranberry sauce for dipping. You can also make these before your guests arrive, and keep them in a warm oven.

Steps:

• Place the egg in a shallow wide dish and beat well.
• Place the breadcrumbs on a plate.
• Cut the Brie into four equal portions.
• Dip the Brie first into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat on all sides; refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Place the blackberries in a pan, reserving a few for garnish, together with the sugar and 4 tablespoons water.
• Bring gently to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Blend the arrowroot with a little cold water and stir into the sauce to thicken slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil for deep frying to 180°C/ 350°F.
• Fry the Brie for 3-4 minutes until golden brown then remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
• To serve- transfer the Brie to individual plates, pour a little of the sauce over each portion of Brie and garnish with the parsley and reserved blackberries.

Steps:

• Make the blueberry maple bourbon sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together the blueberry jam, maple syrup, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the bourbon and continue simmering for 1-2 minutes, until the alcohol cooks off. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve. If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month. Re-warm before serving.
• Make the Brie sticks: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut each Brie wheel into ½-inch-wide sticks. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate while you prepare the breading station.
• Add the butter crackers to a food processor and process into fine, uniform crumbs. Transfer to a wide, shallow bowl.
• Add the eggs and flour to 2 separate wide, shallow bowls.
• Dredge each Brie stick in the flour to coat completely. Coat in the egg, ensuring there are no visible dry spots, then roll in the cracker crumbs to coat. Dip again in the eggs and cracker crumbs. Freeze the Brie sticks for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375˚F (190˚C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, fry the Brie sticks in the hot oil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with salt.
• Serve the Brie sticks hot with the warm blueberry maple bourbon sauce and bacon jam alongside for dipping.
• Enjoy!