Gluten Free Baked Cherry and Brie Appetizer Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet cherries - pitted
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- Large pinch black pepper
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves - chopped
- 1 (7-ounce) round of brie
- 8 slices gluten-free bread
- 4 sprigs of fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cherries, salt, pepper and chopped basil in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to a day ahead.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place one rack in the top third of the oven and the other rack in the bottom third.
- Slice the crusts off the gluten free bread and cut each slice in half diagonally to make triangles. Lay on a baking sheet.
- Divide the cherries along with any accumulated juices into 4 ramekins. Cut the rind off the round of brie and cut into quarters. Place the brie quarter on top of the cherries. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Put the bread on the top shelf of the oven and the cherries on the bottom. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Garnish each ramekin with a sprig of fresh basil and 4 toast triangles and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg