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ABOUT BRIE CHEESE
Shop, Find Recipes, Read About the History of Brie Cheese
Buy Brie Cheese online from igourmet.com! please visit our online store and go shopping at the number one imported food delivery service in the USA. Brie is one of the world’s most popular cheeses, and many would argue its greatest. The cheese is named after the town of Brie in France. A soft-ripened cheese, Brie is characterized by a white, fluffy rind of penicillium candidum mold, with a soft, creamy interior. Brie has a buttery flavor, creamy texture, and should smell fresh with a light hint of ammonia. Primarily, all Brie is made of cow’s milk, but occasionally small dairies produce a few goat and sheep milk varieties.
Brie de Meaux:
Although Brie is produced all over France, only Brie de Meaux has been awarded the French AOC seal, confirming its production in the region of Meaux. Since Brie de Meaux can only be made with raw milk, it is rarely available in the US, and then only if aged over 60 days.
The Rind of Brie:
One of the most common questions about cheese is, “Can you eat the rind?” In the case of Brie, the answer is yes. The rind of Brie is a harmless white mold called penicillium candidum, the same mold found on Camembert, triple crèmes, and some varieties of Italian deli salamis. Eating the rind of Brie is a matter of preference; some people enjoy the additional flavor it gives to the cheese, others only want to taste the creamy insides.
If you do want to take the rind off a large section of Brie, you may find it easier to refrigerate the Brie first. By chilling it, you will find the creamy interior much easier to handle as you cut away the rind.
Storing Brie:
As soon as you cut into Brie, it will stop aging. You can test the ripeness of the cheese by pressing into it and seeing if it feels firm or pleasantly supple. Once cut, wrap the Brie in parchment paper or wax paper so the rind can continue to breathe and stay dry.
Brie en Croute:
At room temperature, Brie becomes deliciously creamy. When warm, it positively oozes. This led many cheese lovers to begin baking brie. Hot out of the oven, Baked Brie is a treat anyone who loves grilled cheese or fondue will instantly adore. One variant of this recipe is Brie en Croute, or Brie in a Crust. To make this, you roll out puff pastry or pie dough, lay a wheel of Brie in the center and fold up the edges to make a sealed parcel and pop in a hot oven. This gives you a crispy, flakey crust to enjoy the gooey, molten cheese.
Baked Brie can be made either savory for an appetizer or sweet as a dessert. A standard savory Brie is to top with chopped garlic, herbs, and a dash of black pepper. Sweet Brie can be coated with raspberry preserves and candied pecans, orange marmalade and almonds, or even caramel.
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Baked Brie Cheese (Brie en Croute) Recipes
igourmet.com lists thousands of recipe examples online, many of which include this famous French cheese as an ingredient. Some examples are Brie en Croute, Brie Brioche, and numerous recipes for Entrées, Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres. To browse our Recipe Forum, click HERE.
Brie Cheese Information
igourmet.com sells several different varieties of this popular cheese from all over the world. Each is accompanied by a long story about its history and manufacture. To view a complete listing of all gourmet cheese types available at the igourmet online store, please click HERE.
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