Polenta Crusted Brie(With Brandied Pear-Cranberry Salsa)
- 1 round (8-oz.) Brie or Camembert cheese, chilled
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- dash salt
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Cut cheese into 8 wedges; set aside.
- Stir together the flour and salt in a shallow dish.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a small mixing bowl.
- Stir together cornmeal and cinnamon in another shallow dish.
- Heat oil for deep frying to 365u0b0 in a heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep fryer.
- Coat each piece of cheese with the flour mixture.
- Dip into egg mixture, then into cornmeal mixture, being sure to coat entire wedge.
- Gently lower cheese wedges, 2 at a time, into hot oil for 40-60 seconds, or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve with Brandied Pear-Cranberry Salsa.
- Makes 8 servings.
camembert cheese, flour, salt, egg, milk, yellow cornmeal, ground cinnamon, vegetable oil
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=3377 (may not work)