Save A festive and indulgent twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy Brie, crisp apples, and a drizzle of honey, styled to resemble a Christmas candle&emdash;perfect for holiday gatherings.
I first served this to friends during the holidays and it quickly became a new seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread
- Cheese & Filling: 120 g Brie cheese, sliced; 1 small crisp apple (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced; 2 tbsp honey
- Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Garnish (for candle effect, optional): 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame); 2 thin chive stems (for wick)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Step 2:
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Place two slices, buttered side down, onto a clean surface. Layer Brie slices evenly, followed by apple slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each.
- Step 4:
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently.
- Step 5:
- Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula to seal.
- Step 6:
- To style as Christmas candles, trim the sandwiches edges for a clean rectangle, then stand each upright. Use a roasted pepper strip as the flame and a chive as the wick.
- Step 7:
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Save This dish always brings a smile at our family gatherings and makes the holidays feel even cozier.
Required Tools
Large skillet or griddle, spatula, sharp knife, small spoon (for honey).
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread), Milk (Brie, butter). May contain Tree nuts if optional walnuts are added. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 430, Total Fat: 20 g, Carbohydrates: 48 g, Protein: 13 g per serving.
Save This grilled cheese is the perfect festive treat to enjoy any winter day.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for this grilled sandwich?
Sourdough or brioche bread are ideal choices for their sturdy texture and rich flavor that complement the creamy Brie and crisp apple.
- → Can I substitute the honey in this dish?
Yes, fig jam is a great alternative offering a different fruity sweetness that pairs well with Brie and apple.
- → How do I achieve the candle look for the sandwich?
Trim the edges into a rectangle, stand the sandwich upright, and top with roasted red pepper strips as flames and chive stems as wicks.
- → Is there a way to add texture to this sandwich?
Adding chopped walnuts between the Brie and apple layers gives an extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- → What cooking method is recommended?
Grilling the sandwich in a buttered skillet over medium heat ensures the bread turns golden and the cheese melts evenly.