Strawberry Brie Kisses
Recipe Courtesy of Executive Chef Steven Sumner, Rancho Valencia Restaurant, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca


Serves 4

1/2 Cup Dried Strawberries, quartered
1/4 Cup Fresh Apricots, diced
1/2 Cup Port Wine
1/2 Valencia Orange
3 Each Slices Fresh Ginger Root
1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries, diced
4 Tbsp Compote
8 Each (1” cubes) Brie Cheese
8 Each Sheets of Phyllo Dough
1 Tbsp Warm Clarified Butter
1 Tbsp Ground Pistachio
Pastry Brush


Combine dried strawberries, apricots, port wine, orange juice, and ginger in a small saucepot. Cover. Heat for 5 minutes on medium heat. Uncover and continue to simmer until liquid reduces to syrup. Chill. Add fresh strawberries, toss and reserve.

To Serve:
Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare phyllo by layering sheets with clarifid butter and a light pistachio dusting. You will need four layers cut into 4” circles. Place one piece of Brie and ½ tbsp. compote on top. Fold phyllo up and twist at the top to seal. Bake on parchment paper lined pan for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

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