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Raspberry Basil Cornflakes Brie

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.
    Cornflake crusted fried brie
  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.

    Raspberry Basil Wine Sauce
  13. Pour the mixture over the fried brie.

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