Brie Apple Honey Christmas Candle (Printable Version)

A festive blend of Brie, apple, and honey in a warm, golden grilled sandwich with a holiday candle twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 120 grams Brie cheese, sliced
03 - 1 small crisp apple (e.g., Granny Smith), thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame)
07 - 2 thin chive stems (for wick)

# How To Make It:

01 - Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface. Evenly distribute Brie slices, then layer apple slices on top. Drizzle one tablespoon of honey over each sandwich.
04 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Press gently to compact.
05 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula to seal edges.
06 - Trim sandwich edges into a neat rectangle, stand upright, and decorate with roasted red pepper strips as flames and chive stems as wicks.
07 - Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add a few chopped walnuts between the cheese and apple.
  • Swap honey for fig jam for a different flavor.
03 -
  • Use ripe Brie for a melty center.
  • Press sandwiches firmly to ensure even grilling.
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