Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese. The combination of juicy blackberries, tangy balsamic, creamy brie, and aromatic thyme creates a gourmet grilled cheese experience like no other.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups blackberries
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- kosher salt
- 300 g double cream brie cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- butter, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Balsamic Sauce: In a saucepan, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens.
- Assemble Grilled Cheese: Spread butter on one side of each sourdough slice. Place brie cheese slices on the unbuttered side of 4 slices. Top with a spoonful of blackberry balsamic sauce and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches diagonally and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite bread or cheese variations.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the brie cheese used is vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg