Grilled Cedar Planked Brie with Strawberry Balsamic Glaze
When it comes to outdoor entertaining sometimes you want something a little more dramatic and fancy. Serving a charred cedar plank with a wheel of Brie bubbling will for sure make your evening a little more special. The sweet-tangy strawberry balsamic glaze with some toasty almond is smokey, gooey and delicious. This is a perfect appetizer for summer BBQs, or a cozy outdoor fall dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Shop Stopper: Served right on the cedar plank it look great and the smell of the cedar also adds to its appeal
Flavour Balance: This is just a really great recipe with sweet strawberries, creamy Brie, tangy balsamic and smoky cedar.
Entertaining Easy: This pairs well with wine, feeds a crowd and is minimal prep
Is This Recipe For You
Prep Time: 10 minutes (30 minutes chill)
Cook Time: 25 minutes (sauce and grilling)
Total Time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 6-8 appetizer portions
Occasions: BBQ, Dinner parties, wine nights
What Do You Need
Fresh
- strawberries
- Brie
Pantry
- cedar plank (untreated)
- balsamic vinegar
- brown sugar
- honey salt
- chili flakes (optional)
- shaved almonds
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Serves
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- pinch of salt
- pinch of chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 8 oz wheel of Brie
- 2 Tbsp shaved almonds
- 1 cedar plank
Steps
1
Make The Strawberry Glaze
In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, salt, and chili flakes (if using).
Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Remove from heat and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld.
2
Prepare the Brie
Soak cedar plank in water for an hour to prevent burning on the grill.
Slice the top rind off of the Brie wheel – the lets the cheese mix directly with the strawberry glaze.
3
Grill the Brie
Place the Brie on the soaked cedar plank.
Spoon strawberry balsamic glaze over the top.
Sprinkle with shave almonds.
Place plank on the grill. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until Brie is gooey and bubbling.
4
Serve
Carefully remove plank from grill. Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or apple slices for dipping.
Tips and Tricks
Soak the cedar plank – Don’t skip this step. It may catch on fire and although that may make a good story it will also cause you some stress.
Make glaze ahead – The strawberry balsamic sauce can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Cheese Options – Camembert or goat Brie also work well.
Pairing Suggestions – Try serving this with a crisp chilled rose, a sparkling champagne or a light Pinot Noir.
FAQ
Can I bake this instead of grilling? Of course! Place the Brie on a parchment lined baking sheet, top with the glaze and almonds. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes. Don’t use the cedar plank.
Do I have to cut off the top of the Brie? It’s optional, but cutting it allows the strawberry glaze to sink in and mix directly with the melty cheese.
Can I make this nut free? You bet! Just omit the almons and replace with some toasted pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- pinch of salt
- pinch of chili flakes optional, for heat
- 1 8 oz wheel of Brie
- 2 Tbsp shaved almonds
- 1 cedar plank
Instructions
Make The Strawberry Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, salt, and chili flakes (if using).
- Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Remove from heat and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld.
Prepare the Brie
- Soak cedar plank in water for an hour to prevent burning on the grill.
- Slice the top rind off of the Brie wheel – the lets the cheese mix directly with the strawberry glaze.
Grill the Brie
- Place the Brie on the soaked cedar plank.
- Spoon strawberry balsamic glaze over the top.
- Sprinkle with shave almonds.
- Place plank on the grill. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until Brie is gooey and bubbling.
Serve
- Carefully remove plank from grill. Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or apple slices for dipping.
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Join the Conversation
Have you ever grilled Brie before? Try this recipe at your next gathering and let us know how it goes. Don’t forget to tag your creations on Instagram so we can see your cedar planked goodness.
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