Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
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This gooey blackberry balsamic and brie grilled cheese is a super creamy and decadent recipe that can be made in less than 20 minutes. It hits the spot when you’re craving a sweet and savory lunch or dinner!
Do you ever want to just treat yourself to an ultra-decadent, indulgent meal for no reason at all?
If your answer is yes, then you’re going to love this brie grilled cheese with blackberry and balsamic.
It’s a childhood favorite turned upscale, complete with Italian bread, balsamic vinegar, creamy brie cheese, and blackberry preserves. If you’re a fan of sweet and savory flavors, this is literally the grilled cheese of your dreams – we promise!
What To Expect
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Blackberry Balsamic Brie Grilled Cheese Ingredients
It’s all in the name – you’ll need blackberry preserves, balsamic, brie, and a few other basics to make this blackberry balsamic brie grilled cheese!
- Tuscan white bread
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Brie
- Blackberry preserves
How To Make Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
All it takes to make this decadent blackberry balsamic brie grilled cheese is a cast iron griddle and a little bit of patience! Here’s the best way to make a brie grilled cheese with blackberry preserves:
- First, brush one side of a slice of Tuscan bread with extra virgin olive oil. Then, place the bread olive oil side down on a cast iron griddle.
- Next, drizzle the bread with balsamic vinegar, then top with sliced brie.
- Then, drizzle one side of another slice of bread with balsamic vinegar. Close the sandwich, balsamic side down, before brushing the top of the bread with olive oil.
- Now, turn the stove to medium-low heat. Cook the grilled cheese slowly over a lower temperature for maximum gooeyness!
- Cook until the bottom of the grilled cheese is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, then carefully flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown, another 4 to 6 minutes or so. The second side typically cooks faster, since the pan is now at temperature.
- Once the grilled cheese is crispy on the outside, transfer it to a cutting board. Carefully open it up (it will be hot) and spread the blackberry preserves inside.
- Close the sandwich, then slice and serve!
Expert Tips
Serving Suggestions
Make this restaurant style blackberry balsamic brie grilled cheese for a decadent lunch or even a date night dinner when you’re craving an upscale version of your favorite childhood meal. Its sweet and savory flavors hit the spot any time!
Here are a few of our favorite things to enjoy with this grilled cheese:
- Sweet potato fries
- Pretzels
- Crackers and hummus
- A light side salad
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices Tuscan white bread
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 3.5 ounces brie cheese
- 2 tablespoons blackberry preserves
Instructions
- Remove the rind from the brie cheese and slice into thin pieces.
- Brush one side of a slice of bread with 1 to 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Then, place the bread olive oil side down on a cast iron griddle. Drizzle the bread with balsamic vinegar, then top with sliced brie.Drizzle one side of the other slice of bread with balsamic vinegar. Close the sandwich, balsamic side down, before brushing the top of the bread with olive oil.
- Turn the stove to medium-low heat and cook the grilled cheese until it's golden brown on the bottom, about 5 to 7 minutes, then carefully flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown, another 4 to 6 minutes or so. The second side typically cooks faster, since the pan is now at temperature.
- Once the grilled cheese is crispy on the outside, transfer it to a cutting board. Carefully open it up (it will be hot) and spread the blackberry preserves inside.
- Close the sandwich, then slice in half and serve.
Notes
- The key to making the best grilled cheese is starting with a cold pan and cooking it slowly over medium-low heat. This allows plenty of time for the cheese to melt, without risking the bread getting too crispy or burnt. For more tips on how to make the perfect grilled cheese!
- Waiting to spread the blackberry preserves inside the grilled cheese until after it cooks keeps this sandwich from becoming too messy during cooking. The preserves will warm up slightly from the heat of the cheese, but not so much that they liquefy and spill all over the place.
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The gooey brie combined with the blackberry jam is the perfect combination for a decadent grilled cheese. I love how the sweetness and butteriness combine in this recipe.