I grew up on white bread toasted with Kraft cheese singles and a dollop of ketchup for sweetness. I would eagerly wait for the cheese to bubble up in the toaster oven and puff into a bronzed dome. Brie brulee is my gourmet take on this childhood favorite. The blow torch further caramelizes the melted cheese to add a smoky flavor. Fig jam adds sweetness in this very classic pairing.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 half inch slices of brie, enough to cover a piece of toast
- 1 tsp fig jam
- 1 slice whole grain bread
Steps:
- Spread fig jam on sliced bread
- Lay brie over bread
- Toast for 5 mins until cheese has melted but bread not burnt
- Using a blow torch run flame quickly over cheese to caramelize
- Serve immediately