Ingredients:
1 (6 inch) brie round
2 almost ripe pears
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Directions:
Cut off top rind of Brie and discard. Set Brie aside. Preheat oven to 425 F
Peel and core pears, then slice 1/4 inch thick.
Lay on a generously buttered baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast in oven for 15 minutes.
Turn slices and continue roasting 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are caramelized and brown.
Arrange pear slices overlapping in a circle overtop Brie.
Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to half a day.
When ready to serve, heat in a preheated 350 F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until softened.
Sprinkle with thyme and serve with slices of fresh baguette or water crackers.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 20 min.