Blackberry Fried Brie

• 12 lb brie cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 ounce caster or 1 ounce superfine sugar
• 5 ounces fresh blackberries
• 4 tablespoons water
• 12 teaspoon arrowroot
• oil (for deep frying)
• fresh parsley sprig (to garnish)

1. Place the egg in a shallow wide dish and beat well.
2. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate.
3. Cut the Brie into four equal portions.
4. Dip the Brie first into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat on all sides; refrigerate until ready to cook.
5. Place the blackberries in a pan, reserving a few for garnish, together with the sugar and 4 tablespoons water.
6. Bring gently to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Blend the arrowroot with a little cold water and stir into the sauce to thicken slightly.
8. Meanwhile, heat the oil for deep frying to 180C/ 350F.
9. Fry the Brie for 3-4 minutes until golden brown then remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
10. To serve- transfer the Brie to individual plates, pour a little of the sauce over each portion of Brie and garnish with the parsley and reserved blackberries.

brie cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, caster, blackberries, water, arrowroot, oil, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-fried-brie-26092 (may not work)