Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese, a gourmet twist on a beloved classic. This sandwich combines the creamy richness of brie cheese with a sweet-tart blackberry balsamic jam, creating an explosion of flavors that’s both comforting and sophisticated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups blackberries
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 300 g double cream brie cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- Butter (as needed)
- Chopped fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Boil over medium-high heat then reduce and simmer while mashing berries until thickened (7-10 minutes). Cool.
- Slice brie into ½ inch pieces.
- Butter one side of four sourdough slices; place butter-side down in a skillet. Add brie and fry until golden brown.
- Spread blackberry jam on the remaining bread slices; place jam-side down over melted brie and butter the top side before flipping.
- Fry until both sides are golden brown and cheese melts. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg