BRIE & FIG BAGUETTES
Warm baguettes layered with rich Brie, ripe figs, and a drizzle of lavender-infused honey. It's like the French countryside decided to throw a party in your mouth.
Brie& Fig Baguettes Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes for honey infusion)
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 42 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
• 4 mini baguettes or 1 large baguette cut into 4 portions
• 8 ounces of Brie cheese, sliced
• 8 fresh figs, sliced
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
• Fresh arugula or mixed greens (optional)
Instructions:
1. Lavender-Infused Honey Preparation:
> In a small saucepan, combine the honey and dried lavender.
> Gently heat over low heat for about 10 minutes. Do not let it boil to preserve the honey's natural flavors.
> Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 20 minutes.
> Strain the lavender from the honey and set the honey aside.
2. Baguette Preparation:
> Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
> Slice the mini baguettes lengthwise, but not all the way through, so they hinge open.
> Layer slices of Brie cheese inside each baguette.
> Place the baguettes on a baking sheet and warm in the oven just until the Brie begins to melt, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Assembling the Baguettes:
> Carefully open the warm baguettes and lay the fresh fig slices over the melted Brie.
> Drizzle each baguette generously with the lavender-infused honey.
> If desired, add a small handful of arugula or mixed greens for a peppery contrast to the sweetness.
Enjoy this delightful combination of creamy Brie, sweet figs,
and aromatic lavender-infused honey, all encased in a warm, crusty baguette - capturing the essence of a leisurely French picnic. Bon appétit!