Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
8 servings
30 minutes
Baked brie with caramelized onions is a refined dish of European cuisine, combining the delicate creamy texture of cheese with the rich sweet-spicy flavor of caramelized onions. The history of this recipe traces back to French traditions, where brie is revered as the king of cheeses. Slowly baked to softness, it acquires a silky consistency perfectly complemented by the depth of flavors from onions cooked with wine and fresh thyme. This dish will be a centerpiece for a cozy dinner or festive gathering, and the accompanying crispy French baguette allows you to enjoy every melting piece of cheese. Its exquisite taste, rich aroma, and simplicity in preparation make it a favorite among gourmet food lovers.
1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 4 heads
2
Add thyme, reduce the heat, and cook, stirring, until the onion is browned, about 25 minutes.
- Chopped fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon
3
Add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
Pour in 0.25 cup of wine and cook for another 2 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
5
Sprinkle with sugar and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring, until the onion caramelizes.
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
6
Pour in the remaining wine and cook for another 2 minutes until the liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper and let it cool.
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
7
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
8
The cheese should be one large circle in a wooden packaging. Unwrap the cheese and cut off the top rind, leaving the sides. Return the cheese to the box. Place it on a baking tray.
- Brie cheese: 1 kg
9
Place caramelized onions on top of the cheese and put it in the oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese melts. Transfer to a plate and arrange pieces of baguette around it.
- Onion: 4 heads
- French baguette: 1 piece