Brie cheese - royal taste
Brie is one of the most famous French cow's milk cheeses, characterized by its soft texture with a pale, almost grayish hue and a white moldy rind. The taste is delicate and soft, almost creamy, becoming sharp as it ages.
How to eat Brie cheese
The moldy crust has a pronounced ammonia aroma, but is edible. Brie cheese comes in different varieties and is usually produced in the form of a flat cake with a diameter of 30-60 cm and a thickness of up to 5 cm. This cheese is considered universal, as it is suitable for both a festive table and a regular meal, and is also used for dessert. The taste depends on the variety and varies from fruity to mushroomy. The cheese got its name from the French province of Brie, where it was first created. There are three varieties of this cheese: Brie de Meaux, Brie de Melun and Brie de Columiers.
Brie cheese has existed for many centuries and is known as the cheese of kings. Often crowned heads presented Brie cheese as a gift to their favorites and ladies of the court. It was the most beloved and long-awaited dessert gift.
The taste of Brie cheese
This cheese is produced at any time of the year. It matures for at least four weeks. Young Brie cheese has a delicate taste, while matured Brie cheese is sharp. It is believed that the thinner the Brie cheese cake, the sharper and more piquant it tastes. Matured Brie cheese has a denser texture, while young Brie cheese is more like butter. The fat content of the cheese is about 25 %. The optimal storage temperature for the cheese is 0 +2 °C. It is best to enjoy the cheese at room temperature, which allows all its taste qualities to be revealed.
Brie cheese goes well with various wines, because its taste, like the taste of wine, is varied and unique.
EuroSyr offers you a delicious recipe!!!
FRIED BRIE CHEESE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Fried Brie is another way of preparing the famous French white mold cheese.
The cheese mold crust becomes crispy and crunchy, and inside there is a hot, gooey, creamy mass... Finger-licking good!
HOW TO FRY BRIE
Ingredients:
brie cheese - 2 pcs. (packed 125 gr.)
egg - 1 pc.
sifted wheat flour - 2 tablespoons
bread crumbs - 2 tbsp.spoons
sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon (optional)
vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.
Fried Brie Recipe:
1. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Pour the flour and breadcrumbs onto two plates, beat the egg in a bowl.
2. Cut the cheese into 4 triangles and roll in flour, then in egg and breadcrumbs.
3. Fry the cheese in oil until golden brown, place on a paper napkin to remove excess fat.
The taste of the finished dish is incredibly delicate. You can serve it with cranberry or lingonberry sauce, or just with raspberry jam.
Bon appetit!!!
Fettuccine with melted brie, cherry tomatoes and basil
Ingredients on 4 servings
| Brie cheese | 300 g |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 6 tablespoons |
| Cherry tomatoes | 300 g |
| Basil leaves | 7 tablespoons |
| Lemons | ½ piece |
| Fettuccine pasta | 400 g |
Instructions
- Cut the rind off the brie and cut the cheese into cubes. Transfer to a bowl and add crushed garlic, olive oil, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped basil, grated zest and juice of 0.5 lemon. Salt and pepper and mix well. Leave for 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Add the brie mixture, stir and serve.
