Plum and Walnut Baked Brie

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) plum preserves
2 teaspoons water
1 wheel (15 ounces) ripe Brie, well-chilled and rind left on *
1 firm ripe red plum, thinly sliced **
1/2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Melt preserves and water in small pan over low heat. Brush melted preserves over top and sides of well-chilled Brie. Arrange plum slices decoratively on top of Brie. Brush fruit with additional melted preserves. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place Brie on foil-lined baking sheet with low sides.

Bake for 10-15 minutes in center of oven until heated through. Remove from oven and let sit for 2-3 minutes. With large spatula, carefully transfer to serving platter.

Serve with assorted lahvosh crackers, torn pieces of Tuscan bread and pear slices.

* Other size wheels of Brie may be substituted, just increase or decrease amount of topping as needed.

** Any seasonal fruit may be substituted for the plums, such as nectarines, apricots or pears.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of American Dairy Association.