Fried Brie with Nut Crust

10 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 2-ounce wedges Brie
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • Peanut oil (for frying)
  • Purchased jalapeno jelly
  • French-bread baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Directions

  1. 1
    Freeze Brie for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Finely chop all nuts and sesame seeds in food processor.
  3. 3
    Transfer to medium bowl.
  4. 4
    In another medium bowl, whisk eggs and cream to blend.
  5. 5
    Remove cheese from freezer.
  6. 6
    Dip each wedge into egg mixture and then into nut mixture, turning to coat and pressing gently to adhere.
  7. 7
    Transfer to plate; cover with plastic and refrigerate until very cold, at least 45 minutes.
  8. 8
    (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
  9. 9
    Keep refrigerated.)
  10. 10
    Pour enough peanut oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches.
  11. 11
    Heat over medium-high heat to 350F.
  12. 12
    Working in 2 batches, fry Brie until deep golden brown, turning occasionally with metal spatula, about 3 minutes.
  13. 13
    Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  14. 14
    Serve with purchased jalapeno jelly and baguette slices.

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