Brie Cheese Almond Bundles
Comments: Creamy French Brie cheese wrapped into vine leaves, these sophisticated hot bites can also be served as a light lunch, along with crusty bread slices.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 large leaves vine preserved in brine
  • 1 [7-ounce / 200-g] piece Brie cheese
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] freshly chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] chopped almonds
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil
  • Approximately 16 slices almond, more if desired
  • Olive oil, to brush
  • Preheat barbecue to high intensity.
  • Well rinse vine leaves under cold running water; well dry leaves.
  • Lay leaves side-by-side onto a working surface or a cutting board.
  • Cut Brie cheese into 4 equal pieces.
  • Transfer 1 piece of cheese into the middle of each vine leaf.
  • Into a bowl, mix together freshly chopped chives, chopped almonds, crushed black peppercorns and olive oil.
  • Evenly top cheese with a spoonful of mixture; top each with 4 almond slices.
  • Tightly fold vine leaves to well seal cheese inside.
  • Brush each bundle with olive oil.
  • Grill onto hot barbecue rack turning often for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, until really hot and melting.
  • Serve immediately.