Cheese Rosettes in Whipped Fig Brie Recipe
Delight in elegant Cheese Rosettes in Whipped Fig Brie, featuring creamy triple creme brie whipped with cream cheese and luscious fig preserves. Paired with delicate herb-infused olive oil and thinly shaved semi-hard cheese rosettes, this appetizer is perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a luxurious snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (blanching and blending time)
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus a few hours for herb oil straining
- Yield: Serves 6 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Herb Oil
- 1 cup basil leaves (packed)
- 1/3 cup chives (chopped about an inch long)
- 1 cup olive oil
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz triple creme brie
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp fig preserves
Rosettes
- 4 oz chilled semi-hard small cheese wheel (P’tit Basque, Gruyere or Manchego)
- 1/2 tsp chive blossoms
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Oil: Bring a small pot of water to a boil and blanch the basil leaves and chopped chives for 30 seconds. Drain and squeeze tightly to remove all moisture. Blend the herbs with olive oil on high for 3 to 5 minutes until completely smooth. Pour the blended oil mixture through a coffee filter into a bowl without pressing to remove solids. Let it strain for a few hours, stirring occasionally. Transfer the filtered herb oil to a bottle and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Brie: While the brie is still cold, carefully cut off the rind. Allow the brie to come to room temperature for easier whipping.
- Make Whipped Brie: Combine the room temperature brie and cream cheese in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in the fig preserves, leaving visible streaks rather than fully mixing.
- Create Cheese Rosettes: Place the chilled semi-hard cheese wheel on a girolle or cheese shaver. Spin the wheel to shave thin layers of cheese, then gently twist each slice into rosette shapes.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the whipped brie and fig mixture into a mound on a small serving plate. Artistically arrange the cheese rosettes over the mound, starting at the base working upwards until completely covered. Drizzle with the prepared herb oil and scatter fresh chive blossoms around the plate. Serve immediately with toasted bread.
Notes
- Use a girolle cheese shaver for authentic, delicate rosettes but a vegetable peeler can be a substitute.
- Fig preserves add sweetness that pairs beautifully with creamy brie; substitute with other fruit preserves if desired.
- Herb oil can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Toasted baguette slices or crackers work well as accompaniments.
Keywords: Cheese rosettes, whipped brie, fig preserves, herb oil, appetizer, cheese platter, elegant snack
