Should I use double cream brie cheese or triple cream brie cheese?

You can use either double cream or triple cream brie! They differ in their fat percentages. Double cream contains 60-75% milk-fat, while triple cream contains over 75%. Triple cream brie is thus even softer and richer than double cream! This means that if you use it in this recipe, your resulting whipped cheese will be super duper creamy. However, both will work just fine! Double cream brie still results in an ultra creamy spread.

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes! The best cheese to use in place of brie is camembert. The two are very interchangeable! Camembert is not as soft as brie, but it is still a creamy cheese that will work here. You could also use feta, goat cheese, or ricotta in place of the brie. But you would have very different resulting dips!

Can I serve whipped brie warm?

Yes! Add the blended brie to a small baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees F until melty. Remove from the oven and top with the sautéed garlic and herbs. Then add the drizzle of honey! YUM.

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

I wouldn't really recommend preparing this recipe too far ahead of time! It is simply most delicious when fresh. The whipped cheese sort of loses some of its lightness and creaminess once it is cooled in the refrigerator. If you have to, you could prepare 1-2 hours in advance - perhaps right before your guests are about to arrive - and store in the fridge. Then remove from the fridge about 10-15 minutes before you'd like to serve so it can reach room temperature again. In that time you can sauté your garlic and herb topping so that it is super fresh and delicious!

Can I store leftover whipped brie?

You can, but it won't be as good the next time you reach for it! Store in an airtight container and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.

Whipped Brie Cheese Spread with Honey & Garlic Herbs

Description

Whipped Brie is the best appetizer recipe you will ever have! Topped with honey and buttery garlic and herbs … this cheese spread is creamy, rich, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve with fresh bread or crackers for a beautiful and impressive party starter that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

8.5 oz brie cheese
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
Honey

Instructions

First, remove the rind from the brie cheese. See the full blog post for the best way to do it! Then chop the brie into chunks.
Add the brie chunks to a food processor. Make sure they are at room temperature! Blend on high for a few minutes. The cheese will most likely form a large clump in the food processor before it eventually evens out and starts to look more like a dip. At this point, turn the food processor to low and blend until the brie becomes a soft, smooth, and creamy consistency. Set aside.
Add the butter to a small pan on the stove over low heat. Once melted, add the fresh herbs and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Remove the mixture from the heat once the garlic starts to brown a bit. You’ll have to move pretty quickly because the garlic can easily go from the golden brown you’re looking for to burnt!
Spread the creamy brie cheese onto a serving plate or add to a serving bowl. I like to use a plate – it provides more surface area for toppings! Spread the sautéed garlic and herbs on top of the brie and add a drizzle of honey on top.
Serve with crusty bread, crackers, fresh vegetables, and more. Enjoy!

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