What is Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese? This is a grilled cheese sandwich filled with creamy blackberry balsamic jam and melted brie cheese. This is a recipe that will make your mouth melt!
The color is golden brown, fried with butter and melted cheese. This is a treat that no one will refuse. Melted cheese will make those who see it drool, not unless someone is looking for a recipe on the Internet. Melted cheese has been a favorite food for a long time, even as a child, it is a favorite food that must always be served. This is a grilled cheese sandwich that goes well with jam, there is blackberry balsamic jam or other jam. As ingredients, you can also choose between cheddar cheese, white bread, classic food, or a single slice of Kraft.
In this recipe, we enhance the appearance of grilled cheese by using a filling of blackberry balsamic jam and Brie cheese. Poached fresh blackberries with a little balsamic vinegar, create a tangy and sweet jam, contrasting with the Brie cheese making it a really fun, rich, melty treat on your grilled sandwich, which is amazing.
Ingredients for making Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
Double cream brie cheese:
It’s probably best to use double cream brie cheese to make this yummy treat. Initially, I made grilled sandwiches using triple cream brie that I already had. It has a high-fat content and melts quickly on the grill. So, I recommend using double cream brie cheese, but if you use triple cream brie, don’t be careless in controlling it because it melts quickly, immediately remove it from the heat when it starts to melt.
Blackberries:
Blackberries are a sweet fruit, combined with the very contrasting brie cheese makes this sandwich very interesting to try. Use fresh blackberries for the jam, but if you don’t have them, you can use frozen ones.
Using frozen blackberries will release more water, but by cooking slowly, the water content will decrease by itself. Cooking time may be longer.
Balsamic Vinegar:
Drizzle with high-quality Modena balsamic vinegar, this will add sharpness to the taste and make the blackberry jam even more delicious.
Fresh thyme:
Add fresh thyme to sandwich containers and it provides a nice herbaceous flavor. Fresh thyme is better than dried, just add enough.
I always use fresh thyme, if I don’t have fresh, I will omit it altogether as I don’t like using dried.
Sourdough bread:
Sourdough bread is the best bread choice in my opinion for grilled cheese sandwiches in this Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese recipe. The taste is very popular, and this bread goes well with blackberries and brie cheese. But if you don’t have any, you can use another type of bread that you like.
How to Make Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
Talking about making it, there are two stages of making it here. The first is to prepare the blackberry balsamic jam and the second is to assemble and grill the sandwiches. Let’s see one by one.
1. Prepare blackberry balsamic jam
In a small saucepan, combine ingredients such as sugar, balsamic vinegar, blackberries, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil using medium heat, and then reduce the heat level and allow the berries to simmer.
Mash the berries, to help break them down you can use a potato masher or you can also use a wooden spoon.
The next step is to simmer the blackberries for 7 or 10 minutes until thick and jammy. If it cools, it will thicken even more. Transfer the jam to a small bowl, and set aside to cool. We usually prefer to cool the jam first until it is completely cold.
2. Assemble and grill the sandwiches
Take the brie cheese and slice it 1/4 inch thick. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Don’t overheat it so the outside doesn’t brown quickly before the cheese melts. This depends on the size of your pan, if it is small you may have to do it in two stages.
Spread butter on one side of four slices of bread. The buttered side should be facing down and sprinkle the bread with slices of Brie cheese. Gently fry the bread until the brie is softened and the bread is browned, and sprinkle with chopped thyme on the cheese.
Spread the remaining bread slices with blackberry jam and place the jam face down on top of the brie cheese. Spread the top side of the bread with butter and turn it over gently. Then continue by frying the sandwich until the bottom of the bread is browned and the brie cheese is melted.
When everything is ready, transfer the grilled cheese to a cutting board. Let it cool for a few minutes, then take a sharp knife and cut it in half. Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese.
Serving Suggestions for Blackberry Balsamic & Brie Grilled Cheese
This Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich is perfect as a lunch dish. Many people crave this cheese dish during the day.
Some best serving suggestions for this dish are:
- Riesling – Tastes fruity and sour, this will reduce the richness
- Chardonnay – a buttery Chardonnay makes a great complement to a rich brie.
- Pinot Noir – a lighter, fruity red wine with high acidity helps to mellow the richness of the cheese
This cheese bread is also suitable as a meal for several reasons:
A Spring Thyme Cocktail: Adding fresh thyme adds a herbal aroma.
Asparagus Egg Salad with Shallot Champagne Vinaigrette: Pair sweet blackberry spread cheese toast with a tangy salad, it will cleanse your palate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 300 g double cream brie cheese
- butter as needed
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- kosher salt
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
1. Prepare blackberry balsamic jam
In a small saucepan, combine ingredients such as sugar, balsamic vinegar, blackberries, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil using medium heat, and then reduce the heat level and allow the berries to simmer.
Mash the berries, to help break them down you can use a potato masher, or you can also use a wooden spoon.
The next step is to simmer the blackberries for 7 or 10 minutes until thick and jammy. If it cools, it will thicken even more. Transfer the jam to a small bowl, set aside to cool. We usually prefer to cool the jam first until it is completely cold.
2. Assemble and grill the sandwiches
Take the brie cheese and slice it 1/4 inch thick. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Don't overheat it so the outside doesn't brown quickly before the cheese melts. This depends on the size of your pan, if it is small you may have to do it in two stages.
Spread butter on one side of four slices of bread. The buttered side should be facing down and sprinkle the bread with slices of Brie cheese. Gently fry the bread until the brie is softened and the bread is browned, and sprinkle with chopped thyme on the cheese.
Spread the remaining bread slices with blackberry jam and place the jam face down on top of the brie cheese. Spread the top side of the bread with butter and turn it over gently. Then continue by frying the sandwich until the bottom of the bread is browned and the brie cheese is melted.
When everything is ready, transfer the grilled cheese to a cutting board. Let it cool for a few minutes, then take a sharp knife and cut it in half. Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese.
