Save A festive and indulgent twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy Brie, crisp apples, and a drizzle of honey, styled to resemble a Christmas candle&mdashperfect for holiday gatherings.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread
- Cheese & Filling: 120 g Brie cheese, sliced, 1 small crisp apple (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced, 2 tbsp honey
- Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Garnish (for candle effect, optional): 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame), 2 thin chive stems (for wick)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Step 2:
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Place two slices, buttered side down, onto a clean surface. Layer Brie slices evenly, followed by apple slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each.
- Step 4:
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently.
- Step 5:
- Grill sandwiches for 34 minutes per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula to seal.
- Step 6:
- To style as Christmas candles, trim the sandwiches edges for a clean rectangle, then stand each upright. Use a roasted pepper strip as the flame and a chive as the wick.
- Step 7:
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Save For extra crunch, add a few chopped walnuts between the cheese and apple. Swap honey for fig jam for a different flavor. Pair with a crisp winter salad or mulled wine.
Required Tools
Large skillet or griddle, spatula, sharp knife, small spoon (for honey)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat bread Milk Brie butter May contain Tree nuts if optional walnuts are added Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 430 Total Fat 20 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 13 g
Save This grilled cheese brings a delicious holiday twist that’s sure to impress. Enjoy this festive treat warm with your favorite accompaniment.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best?
Sourdough or brioche bread provides a nice balance of texture and flavor for melting cheeses and holding the ingredients.
- → Can I substitute the apples?
Yes, any crisp apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp works well to add a fresh, tart contrast to the creamy cheese.
- → How do I achieve the candle effect?
Trim sandwich edges into clean rectangles, stand upright, and garnish with roasted red pepper strips and chive stems to mimic a flame and wick.
- → Is it possible to add crunch?
Chopped walnuts can be layered inside for extra texture and a nutty flavor complementing the Brie and apple.
- → What cooking method is recommended?
Grill in a skillet or griddle over medium heat, pressing gently to seal and melt the cheese evenly without burning the bread.