Sweet, tart, toasty and tasty-- this brie and raspberry jam grilled cheese sandwich may become your new favorite! Once you make the raspberry jam compote the brie grilled cheese sandwiches are a breeze to grill up for a quick lunch, a fun dinner, or even a brunch with friends.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
29 minutes
Serves:
1
Ingredients
Raspberry Jam Compote
2 Packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Raspberries
1/2 Cup sugar
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 Cup orange juice
Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
2 Slices sourdough or French bread
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Ounces Brie (about 4 tablespoons), at room temperature
2 - 4 Tbsp. raspberry compote
4 Slices manchego cheese, white cheddar cheese, or provolone cheese
8 Driscoll’s Raspberries
Raspberry Jam Compote
1
PLACE 2 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Raspberries into a small saucepan.
2
ADD 1/2 cup sugar.
3
ADD 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4
ADD 1/4 cup orange juice.
5
COOK over medium heat until gently boiling, about 5 minutes.
6
REDUCE heat to medium low.
7
COOK and STIR occasionally until raspberries break down and mixture is thickened to a jam-like consistency, 15 – 20 minutes.
8
SET ASIDE raspberry compote to cool to room temperature.
Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
1
PREHEAT a large skillet to medium high heat.
2
SPREAD 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of 1 bread slice.
3
SPREAD 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of second bread slice.
4
SPREAD 2 tablespoons Brie on opposite side of 1 bread slice.
5
SPREAD 2 tablespoons Brie on opposite side of second bread slice.
6
PLACE one bread slice into hot skillet, mayonnaise-side down.
7
SPREAD 1 – 2 tablespoons raspberry compote over bread slice.
8
ADD 2 slices cheese of choice.
9
ADD 8 raspberries.
10
ADD 2 slices cheese of choice.
11
SPREAD 1 – 2 tablespoons raspberry compote over cheese.
12
PLACE second bread slice onto sandwich, mayonnaise-side up.
13
COOK 1 – 2 minutes.
14
LIFT sandwich slightly and CHECK for doneness and CONTINUE COOKING until golden brown.
15
FLIP sandwich to other side.
16
COOK 1 – 2 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
17
SERVE immediately.
