Maple Bacon Baked Brie Recipe

Name: Maple Bacon Baked Brie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; ¼ cup (60 ml, 30 g) pecans, coarsely chopped; 6 pitted dates, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter; 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup; 1 double cream brie, about 350 g, cold; Fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 box crackers; 1 baguette, sliced and toasted; 1 apple or 1 pear, in large dice (optional)

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 30 min
Servings 6
Freezing I do not suggest

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Topping

4 slices bacon
¼ cup (60 ml, 30 g) pecans, coarsely chopped
6 pitted dates, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup

Brie

1 double cream brie, about 350 g, cold
Fresh chives, finely chopped

To serve

1 box crackers
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
1 apple or 1 pear, in large dice (optional)

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Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon on it and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crispy. Pat dry on paper towels, let cool, then coarsely chop. Lower the oven to 350°F.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast the pecans dry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Set aside.
Place the brie in a small cast iron skillet or a small round baking dish, just a little bigger than the cheese. With a knife, score the top of the rind in a shallow crosshatch, without removing it.
Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, until the brie starts to slump on the sides and the center is bubbling.
While the brie bakes, melt the butter in the pecan skillet over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, dates and pecans. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the mixture bubbles and turns thick and sticky.
Take the brie out of the oven. Right away, pour the maple mixture over the top, then garnish with the bacon and chives.
Serve immediately with the crackers, toasted baguette and diced apple or pear.