Using the Ile De France brie, I made a delicious brioche cake with caramelized apples and melting brie. This dessert is very easy to put together. For one mini-cake, cut 4 slices of brioche, cut off the crusts. Butter generously on both sides. Place two slices, overlapping, at the bottom of a mini spring form pan. Place thick slices of brie on top, as many as fits in the pan in one layer. Meanwhile, peel, core and slice one medium apple. Caramelize in a saucepan with two tablespoons of agave, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Place on top of brie layer in a spring form pan. Top with the remaining brioche, pushing the cake down. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then bake for about 15-20 minutes on 400 degrees. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
The combination of caramelized apples, brioche, and brie is terrific.
If you would like to try Ile De France brie, comment on this post and let me know what you would make with this cheese. There will be five winners, selected at random, who will receive cheese baskets from Ile De France as their prizes.
The prizes can only be shipped within the USA but everyone can participate to win a gift sample for a relative or a foodie friend with a United States residence. The deadline to enter the giveaway is Monday, October 10, and I will announce the winner the following day. Good luck to everyone!
