How to Enjoy Brie Cheese

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Brie cheese comes from the department of Seine-et-Marne region of France formerly known as Brie. It is pale in color, often found with a white rind, and it may have a slight greyish tinge underneath the rind. It may have a hint of ammonia. Aged Brie will have a stronger flavor and the rind will become crumbly.

There are many ways to enjoy this tasty French cheese. Below are some ideas on how to enjoy it.


 * 1) Remove Brie cheese from the refrigerator to let warm up to room temperature before serving.
 * 2) Slice Brie into serving size pieces.
 * 3) Serve on small plates with a small fork for elegant eating.
 * 4) Serve with a bland cracker or slice of plain bread to allow the cheese flavors to come through.
 * 5) Serve with a nice glass of red wine or a sparkling wine such as Champagne to help cut the fatty taste.
 * 6) Serve with fresh fruit such as apples, grapes or pears.


 * You can make Brie en Croute which is a small wheel of Brie covered with puff pastry, brushed with an egg wash, and baked until the pastry is golden. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
 * Younger Brie is softer and melty in texture. Older Brie is crumblier and has a stronger flavor.
 * Serve small amounts of Brie as an appetizer. Serve Brie as an appetizer when planning a lighter meal. Brie is very rich tasting and filling.

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