Smoked Brie Wrapped in Prosciutto
I hope you enjoy this irresistible appetizer. Remember you can get creative with the glaze or try something else like a chutney.
Equipment
- Electric smoker
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or other utensil
- Fruitwood chips (we used cherry wood pellets)
- Knife
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 500- gram brie cheese wheel per 2 servings
- 2 per serving or enough slices of prosciutto to generously cover the brie
- A crusty french bread banquette per 2 servings can substitute with your favorite cracker
- A fresh rosemary sprig per 2 servings
- Tbsp olive oil
Pepper & Fig Balsamic Glaze Ingredients
- 200 ml good quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 red onion sliced
- 3 fresh figs
- 300 grams of white sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon powder
- Pinch of clove powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Making the Pepper & Fig Balsamic Glaze
- - Slice the onions into long strips with a sharp knife.
- - Add a dash of olive oil to the saucepan on low heat.
- - Add the onions with a pinch of sugar.
- - Caramelize and add the balsamic vinegar.
- - Remove the skin from the figs and chop them into pieces.
- - Add the rest of the sugar and figs to the onion and vinegar mix.
- - Gently simmer until the vinegar reduces to a glaze.
- - Add the spices and cool.
- Note: Continually stir the onions to make sure they do not stick or burn.
Step 1: Make the Glaze
- - Make the glaze as per the directions above.
- - Allow time for cooling before smoking the brie.
Step 2: Prepare & Wrap the Brie
- - Remove the cheese wheels from the packaging.
- - Brush lightly on all sides with olive oil.
- - Push the rosemary sprigs into the middle of the cheese from the top.
- - Lay out 8oz of prosciutto in a star pattern, place the Brie in the center
- - Begin laying the sheets of prosciutto over the top wrapping the entire wheel add a sprig of rosemary to cold it all together
- - Brish extra olive oil on the bottom of the wrapped brie.
- - Once complete press around the sides making it uniform. Wrap in plastic wrap
Step 3: Smoking the Brie Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto
- - Load the pellets, prime, set the grill temperature to 250°F - 275°F, and wait until up to temp. if you have one use a smoke tube for added smoke.
- - Place wrapped brie directly on the grill grates, bottom side down.
- - Smoke for 30 min or until prosciutto is slightly crispy and the cheese is soft and melt.
- - Test to see if they are done.
- - Continue smoking if required.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
- - Lay out and prepare your sides before the cheese has finished smoking.
- This is because you want to serve up the recipe straight from the smoker.
- - Enjoy!