Description:

The creamy delicious tang and pungency of Brie is decadent with Crisp Apples and Fresh Sweet Pears!

Source:

Laura and Jay's Mom

Serves/Makes:6 or more slices

Ingredients

• 1 9 inch pie crust
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) light cream
• 1 lb (.5 kg). Brie cheese, broken into small pieces
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg, optional
• tart apples, garnish
• pears, garnish

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
• Line a 9-inch quiche pan or pie pan with the pastry, and bake for 10 minutes.
• Cool and set aside.
• Beat egg yolks and cream together, then blend in the cheese and salt (and nutmeg if using).
• Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
• Gently stir in 3 tbsp (45 ml) of the egg whites into the egg yolk and cheese mixture and blend to lighten the mixture.
• Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites.
• Pour the completed mixture into the cooled crust and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 30 minutes or until the custard is set.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
• Serve on plates with wedges of crisp tart apples and fresh sweet pears.

Comments

A trick my grandmother, who taught me this exquisite recipe is to take a very thin slice of a quality Virginia Ham and roll it around Chilled and lemon drizzled Asparagus spears to serve with the fruit and quiche for a full evening meal.

Wonderful recipe to serve at bridge or other card parties. It is great for any gathering of ladies, such at Beta Sigma Phi or a Civic or Religious Group for a satisfying and differnt dish.

In the spring, I like this especially with the new season's fresh strawberries!