Sweet Savory Brie Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Creamy Brie, apricot preserves and balsamic glaze on toasted sourdough for a sweet-savory gourmet sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sandwich Components

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread
02 - 5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
03 - 3 tbsp apricot preserves
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Balsamic Drizzle

05 - 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp honey

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture reduces to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Spread 1 tbsp of apricot preserves onto two slices of bread. Arrange Brie slices evenly over the preserves, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
03 - Generously butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides to ensure a golden, crispy finish.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the Brie has fully melted.
05 - Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board, slice each in half, and arrange on serving plates. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between melty Brie and sweet apricot preserves will ruin plain grilled cheese for you forever.
  • It sounds fancy but everything comes together in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • If the heat is too high the bread will brown before the Brie has a chance to fully melt, so keep it at medium and be patient.
  • The balsamic drizzle will thicken further as it sits, so take it off the heat just before you think it is ready.
03 -
  • Score the rind of the Brie lightly with a knife before slicing so it cuts cleanly without squishing the cheese.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for one minute after grilling before cutting so the cheese holds together just enough to not run off the plate.

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