Fried Brie with Nut Crust
- 4 2-ounce wedges Brie
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- Peanut oil (for frying)
- Purchased jalapeno jelly
- French-bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- Freeze Brie for 30 minutes.
- Finely chop all nuts and sesame seeds in food processor.
- Transfer to medium bowl.
- In another medium bowl, whisk eggs and cream to blend.
- Remove cheese from freezer.
- Dip each wedge into egg mixture and then into nut mixture, turning to coat and pressing gently to adhere.
- Transfer to plate; cover with plastic and refrigerate until very cold, at least 45 minutes.
- (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
- Keep refrigerated.)
- Pour enough peanut oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches.
- Heat over medium-high heat to 350F.
- Working in 2 batches, fry Brie until deep golden brown, turning occasionally with metal spatula, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve with purchased jalapeno jelly and baguette slices.
wedges brie, walnuts, almonds, pecans, sesame seeds, eggs, whipping cream, peanut oil, jalapeno jelly, bread
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-brie-with-nut-crust-102454 (may not work)