Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers (they're even Hollywood Bowl-worthy)
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4.8
Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers (they're even Hollywood Bowl-worthy)
Description
This recipe involves placing a slice of Brie cheese on a plain cracker, such as water crackers, chosen for their neutral flavor that doesn't overpower the cheese and jam. A small measure of fig jam – about a quarter teaspoon – is added on top of the Brie slice, contributing a subtly sweet contrast to the cheese's creamy texture.
These appetizers provide a blend of soft and creamy textures from the Brie combined with the slight crunch of the cracker and the sticky sweetness from the fig jam. Since the crackers used tend to be mild, they allow the Brie and jam to stand out. The simplicity of assembling these bites makes them an appealing option for entertaining and casual serving.
Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers can be served as starters or part of a cheese platter. A note suggests that other creamy cheeses, such as Camembert, can be substituted to vary flavor and richness while maintaining the ease and elegance of the appetizer style.
Ingredients
- 12 crackers (like water crackers, nothing with lots of strong flavors)
- 12 lices Brie cheese
- 3 tsp fig jam
Instructions
- Place a piece of brie on a cracker.
- Top with about ¼ tsp of jam.
Notes
- Consider substituting Brie with other creamy cheeses like Camembert for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3 crackers | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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