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Luscious Brie cheese is steeped in fragrant garlic and aromatic, rosemary-infused olive oil.
Rosemary and Black PepperMarinated Brie Prep Time:
3 days, 1 hr
Ingredients 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 oz. (225g) double- or triplecream Brie, chilled
Cook Time:
4 mins
Yield:
20 to 30 pieces
1
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and just beginning to color. Remove from heat. Add black peppercorns and rosemary and let stand for 1 hour, or until completely cool.
2
Meanwhile, cut Brie (rind included) into small bite-size pieces. Place pieces in a 1-quart (1l) Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep refrigerated until oil cools.
3 Nutrition per Serving 96% Protein 4% Fat
0% 10.3:1
Net Carb Ratio
291 31g Protein 3g
Calories Fat
0g Dietary Fiber 0g Net Carbohydrate 0g
Total Carbohydrate
Pour cooled oil, garlic, black peppercorns, and rosemary over Brie. Add additional olive oil, if needed, to cover Brie completely.
4
Refrigerate for 1 to 3 days. Flavors will increase the longer Brie marinates. Serve chilled.
Variation: To make Lemon Thyme–Marinated
Brie, replace black peppercorns and rosemary with 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest, 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 6 fresh thyme sprigs.
Serving Size:
2 to 3 pieces
Double- and triple-cream Brie have added cream versus normal Brie, so they contain a higher percentage of butterfat.
