Description
Cinnamon sugar brie and apple grilled cheese marries sweet and savory flavors in a gourmet sandwich. Melted cheese, caramelized apples, and crispy bread create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) brie cheese, sliced
- 4 slices bread (brioche, sourdough, or white sandwich bread)
- 1 small apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- Optional: drizzle of honey or fig jam
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Thoroughly mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl, ensuring even distribution of the sweet, aromatic blend.
- Bread Preparation: Lavishly butter bread slices, generously coating their exteriors with the cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a caramelized, crispy foundation.
- Filling Assembly: Layer Brie cheese and apple slices on the unbuttered side of one bread slice, optionally enhancing with a delicate drizzle of honey or a whisper of fruit preserve.
- Sandwich Construction: Top with a second bread slice, positioning the cinnamon-sugar-coated side outward to maximize flavor and textural complexity.
- Cooking Process: Heat a skillet over medium heat, then gently place the assembled sandwich into the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust and the Brie melts into a creamy, luxurious center.
- Serving: Allow the grilled cheese to rest briefly, then slice diagonally and serve immediately, unveiling the gooey interior and tantalizing aroma that promises a remarkable culinary experience.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use softened butter at room temperature for even, smooth spreading across bread without tearing delicate slices.
- Apple Selection Crucial: Choose crisp, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to provide perfect textural contrast and balanced flavor against creamy Brie.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Let Brie sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure smooth, quick melting and prevent uneven heating.
- Low-and-Slow Grilling: Maintain medium-low heat to achieve golden-brown exterior while allowing cheese to melt completely without burning bread’s surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg