Tangy Pepper and Pecan Brie

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Tangy Pepper and Pecan Brie is a perfect appetizer for events and gatherings

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

36g

Tangy Pepper and Pecan Brie is a savory and nutty appetizer that's perfect for serving at events and gatherings. It's easy to prepare and will impress your guests with its unique flavor and presentation. The brie cheese, pecans, and jalapeno peppers all come together in this dish to create a mouthwatering burst of flavor in your mouth. Serve with slices of French baguette for a complete appetizer that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to medium heat.
2.	In a food processor, pulse pecans until they are finely chopped, but not powdery.
3.	Add in chopped jalapeno pepper and apricot preserves, and pulse lightly to combine.
4.	Set the brie in a heat-proof dish and spoon the pecan mixture over the top.
5.	Drizzle the vegetable oil over the brie and bake in the preheated grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pecan mixture has browned slightly.
6.	Serve with slices of French baguette.

PROS

This tangy and nutty appetizer is delicious and easy to prepare.

It’s sure to impress your guests with its unique flavor combination.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the brie cheese and pecans.

It may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this appetizer is not particularly healthy, pecans are a great source of healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals.
Jalapeno peppers have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help with pain relief.

	1/2 cup pecan halves
	1 jalapeno , pepperstemmed and seeded
	1/4 cup apricot preserves
	4 inches brie round , cheese with rind
	1 loaf French baguette
	vegetable oil