Whipped Brie with Hot Honey & Toasted Almonds

Whew, that recipe title is a mouthful- but it’s hard to describe without hitting all of the elements. I love a sweet & savoury combo, and this is the epitome of that. It whips up super quick so you can make it to your Christmas party on time, and impress all your friends too.

INGREDIENTS

1 wheel of brie cheese
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp butter
salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut all of the rind off the wheel of brie. Cut into large chunks, then add to a large bowl. Whip using a hand beater until the cheese is silky smooth. You may need to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl a few times. Spread cheese over a board or serving plate.

For the hot honey, add honey and red chili flakes to a pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar. Cool to room temperature, and strain out chilis if you prefer.

Add butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium until melted. Add sliced almonds and cook over medium heat until golden, stirring continuously. Remove from heat, add salt to taste, and stir.

Drizzle hot honey over the whipped brie, then top with toasted almonds. Serve with crackers or a baguette.