Brie-zy Afternoon Delight—Snack for 2
“Brie-zy Afternoon Delight” is a delightful French snack featuring creamy Brie cheese. This simple yet elegant dish offers a rich, indulgent experience, perfect for an afternoon treat. Enjoy the smooth, buttery flavor of Brie in this easy-to-make recipe that brings a touch of French sophistication to your snack time.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place your baguette on the cutting board and, using the sharp knife, cut it into 1/2 inch slices
- Arrange these slices on the baking sheet
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and olive oil Use the garlic press if you need to mince the garlic further
- Using the pastry brush, apply a thin layer of this olive oil and garlic mixture onto each slice of baguette
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the baguette slices are golden brown Use your oven mitt to handle the hot baking sheet
- While the baguette is toasting, place your medium skillet on medium heat
- Add your halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with your wooden spoon The tomatoes should be slightly softened but still retain their shape
- Add chopped basil leaves to the skillet and stir well Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Remove from heat after about 2 minutes when basil is wilted but still vibrant in color
- Take out your Brie cheese from its packaging Using your sharp knife on cutting board, slice it into thin pieces enough for each toasted baguette slice
- Once baguette slices are toasted, remove them from oven using oven mitts Immediately place a slice of Brie cheese onto each warm slice of bread so that it begins to melt slightly
- Top each cheesy bread slice with a spoonful of cooked cherry tomatoes and basil mixture using wooden spoon
- Arrange these completed snacks onto serving platter ready for serving’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of crushed radicchio
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped endive
- Increase the fresh basil leaves to 1/2 cup
- Add a pinch of ground turmeric to the olive oil and garlic mixture
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1/2 cup of chopped grapefruit segments’
🧂 Salty
- Increase the salt to 1 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped olives
- Add 1/4 cup of capers
- Replace Brie cheese with Feta cheese
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the olive oil and garlic mixture
- Add 1/4 cup of capers to the cherry tomatoes and basil mixture
- Replace 1/2 of the cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes’
🌶️ Spicy
- ‘Add 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Increase garlic to 2 cloves, minced
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped jalapenos’
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Add 1 tbsp honey to olive oil and garlic mixture
- Add 1/4 cup chopped dried figs to cherry tomatoes and basil mixture
- Replace cherry tomatoes with sweet grape tomatoes
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of each completed snack’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to the tomato and basil mixture
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms to the skillet with the cherry tomatoes
- Replace olive oil with 2 tbsp of truffle oil for brushing on baguette slices
- Top each cheesy bread slice with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast before serving’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Chardonnay: Its buttery notes and medium acidity complement the creamy Brie cheese
- Sancerre: The crisp, light-bodied nature of this wine balances the richness of the cheese and enhances the fresh basil and tomatoes
- Champagne: The high acidity and bubbles cut through the creaminess of the Brie, while its yeasty notes pair well with the baguette’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Sparkling Water with Lemon: The lightness and slight acidity of this drink will balance the richness of the Brie cheese
- French Press Coffee: The bitterness of the coffee complements the creamy, buttery flavor of the Brie cheese and the garlic in the dish
- Grape Juice: The sweetness and acidity in grape juice pairs well with the savory flavors of this dish, especially highlighting the cherry tomatoes’
🥓 Keto
- Remove 1 baguette
- Add 1 cup of almond flour
- Add 2 large eggs
- Increase olive oil to 3 tbsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of baking powder
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace Brie cheese with 200g Feta cheese
- Replace baguette with 1 whole wheat pita bread
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped olives
- Add 1/2 cup of diced cucumber
- Replace basil leaves with 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Remove Brie cheese
- Replace baguette with 1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- Replace olive oil with 2 tbsp of coconut oil
- Add 200g of cashew cheese’
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 200g smoked salmon
🌱 Vegan
- Replace Brie cheese with 200g vegan Brie cheese substitute
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes necessary. The Brie-zy Afternoon Delight recipe is already vegetarian-friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove Brie cheese
- Replace baguette with 1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- Increase olive oil to 3 tbsp for roasting sweet potato rounds
- Remove minced garlic from olive oil mixture, Whole30 discourages use of garlic-infused oils
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes, Whole30 encourages less sugary varieties of tomatoes
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds for added crunch and protein
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace 200g Brie cheese with 200g Feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Replace 1 baguette with 1 whole grain baguette
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach leaves
- Replace 2 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp of avocado oil
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- ‘Replace baguette with gluten-free baguette’
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove Brie cheese
- Replace with 200g of lactose-free cheese
- Remove baguette
- Replace with gluten-free bread slices
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Remove garlic clove
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1/2 cup of cooked carrots, diced
- Remove fresh basil leaves
- Replace salt with a pinch of salt substitute’
🩸 Diabetes
- ‘Replace baguette with whole grain baguette
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Replace Brie cheese with reduced-fat cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Remove salt’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace the baguette with a gluten-free baguette
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with 200g low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain baguette
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Replace salt with a pinch of low-sodium salt substitute
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach leaves’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with 200g low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove Salt
- Replace Brie cheese with low-sodium cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 1 cup
- Increase fresh basil leaves to 1/2 cup’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with 200g low-fat cottage cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach leaves, chopped’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/2 cup of spinach
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
- Replace olive oil with 2 tbsp of coconut oil
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 3/4 cup
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace baguette with gluten-free bread
- Replace Brie cheese with lactose-free cheese
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Remove garlic
- Replace cherry tomatoes with zucchini
- Add 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove Salt
- Decrease Brie cheese to 100g
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace 200g Brie cheese with 200g lactose-free cheese
- Use a gluten-free baguette to accommodate possible gluten sensitivity associated with lactose intolerance
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with low-sodium mozzarella cheese
- Replace baguette with whole grain bread
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Remove salt from the recipe
- Replace black pepper with a pinch of turmeric’
🤰 Pregnancy
- ‘Replace Brie cheese with pasteurized Brie cheese’
Beti’s Reflections
Picture this: I’m strolling through the cobblestone streets of Paris, the aroma of fresh baguettes wafting through the air, when I stumble upon a quaint little boulangerie. The owner, a charming French woman, shares her family’s secret recipe for a delightful snack that has been passed down for generations. And voila! That’s how I discovered the Brie-zy Afternoon Delight Recipe.
Today, I bring you this easy-to-make French Baguette Appetizer that serves two and is perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat. However, do note that this recipe includes Brie cheese and is not suitable for those following vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or low-fat diets.
Our star ingredient is 200g of creamy Brie cheese which brings a rich and buttery flavor to our dish. We’ll be pairing it with a crispy garlic toasted baguette – an absolute classic in French cuisine! The cherry tomato basil topping adds a burst of freshness and color to our snack, while minced garlic and olive oil lend their aromatic charm to our Baguette and Brie appetizer.
First things first – preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slice your baguette into half-inch slices and arrange them on a baking sheet. Combine minced garlic with olive oil and brush this mixture onto each slice before popping them into the oven until golden brown. Meanwhile, sauté halved cherry tomatoes in a skillet until slightly softened but still retaining their shape; add chopped basil leaves seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste. Once your baguette slices are toasted to perfection, top each slice with thin pieces of Brie cheese so it begins to melt slightly from the warmth of the bread. Finish off by spooning over your cherry tomato basil topping onto each cheesy bread slice.
And there you have it – the Brie-zy Afternoon Delight! This easy gourmet snack is a testament to the elegance of French cuisine, bringing together the creamy goodness of Brie cheese and the crunch of a garlic toasted baguette. Whether you’re cooking for two or just treating yourself, this recipe is sure to transport you straight to the heart of Paris. Bon Appétit!
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