Description
Gourmet blackberry balsamic and brie grilled cheese merges sweet and tangy flavors into a luxurious sandwich. Melted cheese and rich berries create a sophisticated twist on classic comfort food you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) double cream brie cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Butter, room temperature (as needed)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Simmer blackberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and reduces to a glossy jam-like consistency, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- While jam cools, carefully slice brie into uniform half-inch thick pieces, ensuring clean cuts for even melting.
- Preheat a medium skillet over moderate heat, allowing pan to warm evenly without becoming scorching hot.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, creating a golden exterior surface for grilling.
- Layer brie slices on unbuttered side of bread, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves across cheese, and spread cooled blackberry balsamic jam on opposite bread slice.
- Carefully place buttered side down in heated skillet, allowing bread to turn golden brown and cheese to begin melting, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently place jam-covered bread slice on top, buttered side facing up, and skillfully flip sandwich to toast opposite side until achieving a uniform golden-brown color and ensuring complete cheese melt, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Select ripe, plump blackberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the jam.
- Use room temperature brie for smoother, more even melting throughout the sandwich.
- Control skillet heat carefully to prevent burning while ensuring crispy, golden bread exterior.
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough or ciabatta for varied texture and taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg