Vegan Brie Dip with Pepper Jelly (2024)

FAQs

What jelly goes well with brie? ›

If you'd prefer a more sweet version, you could use a more traditional fig jam. And if you prefer crackers to baguettes, go for it! I like making this baked brie with red pepper jelly. It has a little kick to it, and mixes so perfectly with the mild and creamy brie cheese.

The main ingredient in most of the white brie vegan alternatives are nuts, more often than not cashew nuts. But some are also made with coconut oils and other ingredients.

The French enjoy brie as its own course before dessert and honestly, brie deserves a moment. But brie can also be a great appetizer, paired with fruit, meat, puff pastry, jam, or crackers. Acidity is a lovely counterpart to this cheese's creamy, velvety nature. It spreads perfectly on bread for a quick snack any time.

This is one of my favorite easy and elegant ways to dress up an appetizer platter. Baked brie with Pepper Jelly is a wheel of creamy brie, cut in half with pepper jelly in the middle, and wrapped with puff pastry.

Creamy and mild cheeses are a popular choice for pairing with pepper jelly, as their smooth texture and subtle flavors provide an excellent contrast to the spicy kick of the jelly. Some cheeses to consider in this category include: Cream cheese. Brie.

Yes, yes, one thousand times yes! Long gone are days where vegan cheese merely got warm and soft, but wouldn't come close to melting.

To make the dairy free brie cheese, soak the cashews in boiling water to help them soften. After 5 to 30 minutes, drain the water and add the soaked cashews to a blender. Pour the fresh water, lemon juice, white miso paste, salt, and tapioca starch into the blender, then blend until smooth.

If you're avoiding regular cheese because of the saturated fat, you may not need to. Recent research shows cheese may actually be good for your health and reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Vegan cheeses are typically lower in fat, protein and calcium than regular cheese and are likely gluten-free.

Typically people prefer a sweet fruitier topping for brie and will often mix a jam with toasted nuts or herbs to spoon over top but a savory pairing such as our Triple Ale Onion Spread which is a caramelized onion jam made with 3 craft beers is a wonderful savory alternative for pairing, so both options - sweet or ...

Brie loves being paired with sweet fruit, particularly stone fruits like peaches, figs, apricots and plums. The sweetness and juiciness of stone fruit is a lovely combination with the Brie's creamy texture, making for an easy yet indulgent treat. If stone fruit is out of season, pair Brie with grapes and berries.

Is brie good for your gut? ›

Based on some studies, there are many health benefits of eating brie cheese. According to some studies, it might reduce inflammation and improve immunity. It might also aid in digestion if had in moderation.

What does brie cheese go well with? Seriously so much. You can pair it with something sweet like honey, jam, or berries, or you can go more savory with nuts, veggies, or red pepper jelly.

Typically people prefer a sweet fruitier topping for brie and will often mix a jam with toasted nuts or herbs to spoon over top but a savory pairing such as our Triple Ale Onion Spread which is a caramelized onion jam made with 3 craft beers is a wonderful savory alternative for pairing, so both options - sweet or ...

For younger, milder cheeses, we prefer sweet, tangy preserves, like strawberry jam with chevre or apricot preserves with Brie. Salty, robust wheels like blue and parmesan go well with dark, caramelized flavors like fig jam, while subtler aged wheels like Manchego are a classic combination with quince preserves.