Made in Somerset, according to traditional French methods, Somerset brie can be considered to be as fine as French brie! Brie served coated in breadcrumbs, alongside redcurrant jelly, is a simple and delicious light lunch! This tasty Brie with Redcurrant Jelly recipe is from the Around Britain Cookbook.
Ingredients
Somerset brie 150g (5oz)
Egg 1, beaten
Fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 50g (2oz)
Butter 25g (1 oz)
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Redcurrant jelly 2 tbsp
Water 1 tbsp
Curly endive lettuce to serve
Redcurrants to garnish
Directions
Cut the cheese into four equal-sized slices
Dip in the beaten egg and coat in the breadcrumbs
Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan and fry the cheese slices for about 10 seconds on each side, until the breadcrumbs are crispy and golden
Drain on kitchen paper
Meanwhile, put the redcurrant jelly and 1 tbsp of water in a saucepan and heat gently until the jelly melts
Place each cheese slice on a bed of lettuce and drizzle with redcurrant sauce
Garnish with the redcurrants and serve immediately.