This appetizer is deceptively easy to make. You can roast the tomatoes in the air fryer while your BBQ grill is pre-heating. Then, grill the Brie cheese gently and put the whole plate together. Simple AND it will get everyone’s attention. Just cut into the warm Brie and let people go to town.
Course:
Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine:
American, French
Keyword:
Great Snacks, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 261kcal
Author: The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
2pintsred and yellow cherry tomatoes
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonsalt
freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
8ounce Brie cheese wheel
olive oil
½teaspoonItalian seasoningoptional
1loaf ciabatta bread or baguette
1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
balsamic glazeoptional
Instructions
Pre-heat air fryer to 225ºF.
Toss the cherry tomatoes in a bowl with the olive, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Air-fry the cherry tomatoes for 45 minutes, tossing them at least 3 times during the cooking time. The tomatoes should be soft and some of them will burst open. Let the tomatoes cool down a little and then stir in the fresh parsley.
Pre-heat your outdoor grill to medium-low heat. Brush both sides of the Brie wheel with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if using.
Slice the bread into ½ inch slices. If you are using baguette, slice it on the bias. Brush one side of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned. Set the bread aside on your serving platter.
Place the Brie wheel directly on the grill grate. After 3 minutes or so, when the Brie has grill marks on the bottom, flip it over and mark the second side. Lower the flame on your grill and let the Brie heat through until it is soft and melted, another 5 to 10 minutes. The Brie will be soft to the touch and start to expand a little. Watch carefully and remove the Brie before the rind cracks and the cheese starts to leak out. Transfer the wheel to your serving platter.
Drizzle the Brie with balsamic glaze (if using) and sprinkle the basil on top. And serve immediately with the toasted bread slices and roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Brie with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 758mg32%
Potassium 300mg9%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 800IU16%
Vitamin C 27.6mg33%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.