Description
Blackberry balsamic and brie grilled cheese delivers a luxurious twist on classic comfort. Melted creamy brie mingles with sweet-tangy blackberry sauce between crispy golden bread, creating a gourmet sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) double cream brie cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 cups blackberries
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Finishing Ingredient:
- Butter, as needed
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant blackberry balsamic reduction by combining fresh blackberries, tangy balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar, and a splash of lemon juice in a simmering saucepan.
- Gently crush the berries while cooking, allowing the mixture to thicken and transform into a glossy, deep-hued jam over approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the jam from heat and let it cool, developing a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Select high-quality sourdough bread and slice brie into delicate, even portions.
- Warm a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat and generously butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place bread slices butter-side down, creating a golden, crisp foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer softened brie evenly across the bread, allowing it to melt gradually and become luxuriously creamy.
- Delicately sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the melting cheese, infusing an aromatic herbaceous note.
- Spread a generous layer of the cooled blackberry balsamic jam onto the unbuttered bread surfaces.
- Carefully unite the jam-coated bread with the cheese-laden slices, creating a harmonious sandwich.
- Brush additional butter on the exterior and skillfully flip the sandwich to achieve an evenly golden, crisp exterior.
- Continue cooking until the cheese reaches a completely molten state and both sides display a rich, amber color.
- Transfer the grilled cheese to a cutting board, allowing it to rest briefly for optimal texture.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately, revealing the luscious, melted interior.
Notes
- Blackberry balsamic jam transforms this classic grilled cheese into a gourmet experience with complex sweet-tangy flavors.
- Creamy brie melts luxuriously, creating a rich backdrop for the vibrant homemade jam’s bright notes.
- Thyme adds subtle herbal complexity, elevating the sandwich from simple comfort food to a sophisticated culinary creation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg