Baked Brie

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 160ºC fan-forced.
2. Remove and discard the brie wrapping. If using 'brie in a box', discard the wrapping and place cheese back in the box and tie some string tightly round the box to keep it intact.
3. Pierce the top of the cheese in several places with a sharp knife and insert pieces of garlic and sprigs of thyme into the slits.
4. Drizzle the cheese with olive oil and place on a baking sheet, and bake in oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is runny in centre.
5. Remove from the oven and place on a board, remove garlic if you wish, top with 1/2 cup Black Cherry & Vanilla with Apple Fruit Compote, a few walnuts and the thyme sprigs.
6. Serve immediately with gourmet cracks (gluten free) and extra walnuts and fruit compote.

Tips

1. We prefer to use a ‘brie in box’ to ensure the brie when melted holds it shape and form. Check the specialty cheese fridge of your local store. Brie without a box is still OK, but be prepared for an amazing gooey, cheesy experience!