Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this gourmet Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich. The combination of melted brie, fresh blackberries, and a tangy balsamic reduction makes for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices
- 6 oz (rind removed if preferred)
- 1/2 cup
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 2 tbsp (softened)
- 1/2 tsp (optional)
Sourdough Bread:
Brie Cheese:
Blackberries:
Balsamic Vinegar:
Honey:
Unsalted Butter:
Fresh Thyme Leaves:
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Balsamic Mixture: In a saucepan, cook blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and honey until softened and slightly thickened. Mash berries and cool.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices, layer brie, blackberry mixture, thyme (optional), and another bread slice.
- Grill Sandwiches: Grill each sandwich until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use raspberry or fig preserves as a shortcut for the blackberry balsamic mixture.
- For extra flavor, try adding arugula or prosciutto before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
