Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
Building Your Sandwich
- Prepping the Brie
- Slice your brie while it’s cold it’s much easier to handle. I aim for quarter-inch slices they melt perfectly.
- Getting Started
- Butter your bread generously on one side. I mean really generously this is no time to hold back.
- The Build
- Layer that beautiful brie on your bread and sprinkle some fresh thyme. I love watching the cheese start to soften as the bread gets golden.
- Adding the Jam
- Spread your cooled jam on the other slice of bread. Don’t be shy with it that jam is liquid gold.
- The Final Touch
- Once everything’s assembled keep your heat medium-low. Patience is key for that perfect golden crust and melty center.
Time to Enjoy
Grab your favorite plate and serve this beauty while it’s hot and melty. I love pairing it with a glass of crisp white wine or if I’m feeling fancy a light red. Sometimes I’ll add a handful of fresh greens on the side or dip it in tomato soup when I’m craving extra comfort food vibes. The way the cheese stretches when you pull it apart is pure Instagram gold.
My Best Tips After Making These Too Many Times
I’ve learned some important tricks making these sandwiches. Always use double cream brie it melts like a dream. Triple cream turns into a puddle too quickly trust me on this one. When I use frozen berries for the jam I cook it a bit longer to get rid of extra water. Keep your heat on medium the whole time. I once tried to rush it with high heat and ended up with burnt bread and cold cheese in the middle not a good look.
