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Truffled Brie is Cheese Heaven

Appetizer · Petra Carter · Provencal Recipes · Taste

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, like a soft creamy brie cheese that oozes truffle scent.

Truffled brie is practically heaven on earth, and easy to make too!

Black Truffle Brie

Truffled Brie is Cheese Heaven

Serve this as an appetizer or with your cheese course.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g (3 oz) Mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 of a black truffle shaved or chopped
  • a little freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 of a Brie de Meaux *see note
  • Crusty Bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, soften the mascarpone, then gently fold in the truffle pieces and season with pepper.
  • Using a knife halve the Brie horizontally.
  • Remove the top and spread the mascarpone mixture on the bottom half of the wheel so that it is evenly distributed.
  • Replace the top half and wrap tightly in cling film wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least two days and up to 1 week. Note: The longer you let the cheese sit, the more intense the truffle flavour will become.
  • Remove from the fridge at least 15 minutes before you are ready to serve.
    Black Truffled Brie
  • Enjoy with fresh crusty bread.

Notes

Brie de Meaux is a specialty AOC designated cheese from France.
Keyword Black Truffles, Cheese
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