Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie

Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie is my new favorite hot appetizer. This appetizer is served warm but showcases beautiful summer flavors. Fresh raspberries and basil make a lovely combination. Additionally, the cornflakes add some sexy crunch.

This recipe seems like it has so many steps. Actually, it’s extremely easy to throw together. Additionally, the bonus is it look beautiful and fancy. Sure to impress your guests. 

Slather soft, creamy wheels of brie in raspberry jam. Then, the brie gets the schnitzel treatment. Roll in flour, dip in beaten egg and coat in a mixture of crushed cornflakes and Panko breadcrumbs.

Brie wheels are fried in clarified butter until golden and crunchy. The sauce in this in this Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie appetizer is simple to whip up. Heat raspberry jam with a few tablespoons of sweet red wine and ribbons fragrant freshly chopped basil. Fresh raspberries are a pretty addition to the sauce.

Pour the sauce over the plated brie and you have a gorgeous In this Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie appetizer.

There are so many substitutions you can make to this recipe. Firstly, swap out the Brie for Camembert cheese, if that is your preference. Secondly, swap out the basil for fresh lemon balm leaves or any other flavored basil, variety. Lemon, lime or anise basil all would be great substitutions.

I used raspberry preserves in for this recipe which contain little or no sugar. Consequently, the taste is more savory. for a better sweet-savory flavor balance, use a high sugar jam. Alternative, add a half to one teaspoon of sugar to the sauce.

Use crackers, bread or baguette to dip in this creamy goodness. I recommend using plain versions to get the full flavor effect.

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Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, French

Keyword Fried Brie

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons + 1/3 cup Raspberry jam, divided
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 2 8 oz. Wheels of Brie cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves plus some for garnish
• 1/3 cup fresh raspberries plus some for garnish
• 2 tablespoons sweet red wine
• Crackers, baguette or bead

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the crushed cornflakes and breadcrumbs. Spread the mixture out on a flat plate.

2. Beat the egg and pour onto a second plate.

3. Spread the flour out onto a third flat plate.

4. Heat the 2 tablespoons of jam for 30 seconds in the microwave.

5. Brush the brie on all sides with the heated raspberry jam.

6. Coat the brie in the flour, then the egg, then the cornflake mixture. Repeat with the other brie.

7. Heat the clarified butter in a skillet.
8. Add both to the skillet and fry on both sides until golden brown. Use tongs to gently and briefly roll the uncooked sides in the clarified butter until slightly golden.
   
9. Transfer to a serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

10. Place 1/3 cup raspberry preserves, basil, and red wine in a small pan.

11. Heat stirring until everything is smooth and combined.

12. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh raspberries.

    
13. Pour the mixture over the fried brie.

14. Garnish with additional fresh raspberries and basil leaves. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or baguette.

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