Whipped Brie With Roasted Strawberries

Whipped brie cheese is all over my social media feed.

I've always had baked brie when it's melted and warm so I wasn't sure about this new whipped brie trend.

I decided to give it a try and WOW is it good.

I topped my whipped brie with some roasted balsamic strawberries, honey and pistachios for crunch.

The roasted strawberries have a jam-like consistency and go perfectly with the creamy brie cheese.

Balsamic vinegar adds a touch of much needed tang and the thyme rounds out all the flavors.

I spread my whipped brie on a serving board (like the butter board trend) and made some golden, crusty crostini to dip in it.

Not only is this whipped brie dip delicious and easy to make, but it's such a pretty appetizer!

I'm thinking this will be a huge Mother's day brunch hit :).

• fresh strawberries
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• fresh thyme
• salt and pepper
• brie cheese
• roasted, chopped pistachios
• crostini or crackers for serving

You could substitute the thyme for fresh mint or basil. All these herbs go delicious with the strawberries!

You can omit the pistachios or substitute with any kind of nut.

1. Cut the rind off of your brie cheese wheels while still cold (it'll cut easier!). A serrated knife works best. Make sure to get off all pieces of the rind.
2. Let the brie cheese come to room temp, then cut into cubes. Add to mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in your food processor.
3. Mix the cheese on medium speed for a minimum of 10 minutes. The cheese will look clumpy and gummy at first, but keep mixing and it will eventually start to lighten in color and become light and fluffy.
4. Spread into serving dish and serve room temperature.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut stems off of strawberries. Cut bigger strawberries into quarters and smaller strawberries into half. Add to a medium size bowl.
2. Add balsamic, honey, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Spread evenly on to parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway, until softened, but not completely mushy. Remove from oven and place in a bowl with the syrup to cool.

The first time I tried making the whipped brie, I didn't let it whip enough so it was more of a gummy consistency then creamy and fluffy.

If you have a stand mixer, you can beat it with the paddle attachment. This was how I made my brie and it came out great.

You could also use a food processor to whip the brie.

If you have a hand mixer you could use that as well.

The key to whipping the brie is making sure it is at room temperature. You can microwave it for 10-15 seconds it make sure it's softened before whipping.

Whip the brie for a minimum of 10 minutes. If it's not fluffy, keep going until the right consistency is achieved.

I used Justataste.com for tips on making the whipped brie.

1. Spread the whipped brie onto your serving boar (or in a serving dish).
2. Top with the roasted strawberries and drizzle with the leftover syrup.
3. Sprinkle a little sea salt on top and drizzle with honey. Top with the chopped pistachios and a sprig of fresh thyme for garnish.

You can easily make your own crostini to serve with this whipped brie board.

Simple cut a French baguette loaf into 1" slices, spread evenly onto a baking sheet and drizzle both sides with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Bake @375 F for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the bread is golden brown on both sides.

You can also serve with pretzels or crackers.

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