Smoked Double Cream Brie

preparation

Preparation

1. For the baked strawberries with olive oil: Hull the strawberries. Slice them in half and put them in a small ovenproof dish.

2. Sprinkle them with sugar, stir carefully and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and black pepper.

3. Bake at 140°C for 20-25 minutes until tender. The baking time depends on how ripe the berries are. Allow to cool, then store in a glass container.

4. For the smoked Castello® Double Cream Brie: Combine all the ingredients in the smoking tray (except for the cheese).

5. Place the smoking tray directly onto the coals or over a burner so it starts producing smoke quickly. Close the lid of the bbq/smoker to let the smoke collect.

6. Allow the smoke to build up for 10 minutes and then pop in the cheese. Avoid any direct heat and place the cheese as far from the heat source as possible.

7. Smoke the cheese for approx. 12-20 minutes. The longer you leave it, the stronger the smoked flavour. Serve with the baked strawberries and fresh bread!