Brie parcels with pears and almonds

Name: Brie parcels with pears and almonds
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 120 g (4 oz) whole blanched almonds; 250 g (8 oz) ripe Brie; 30 ml (1 fl oz) balsamic or tarragon vinegar; 30 ml (1 fl oz) balsamic or tarragon vinegar; 1 large or 2 small ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced; 150 g (5 oz) unsalted butter, melted; 12 sheets filo pastry

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

Breakfasts

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1998

About

A sophisticated brunch dish which may be served with grilled tomatoes, some watercress or a green salad. This would also make an elegant first course for a lunch or dinner party.

Ingredients

120 g (4 oz) whole blanched almonds
1 large or 2

Starter
Vegetarian
Breakfast
Brunch

Method

Preheat a grill to a high heat. Place the almonds into a food processor and blend for 30 seconds, or until they resemble fine breadcrumbs. Turn out onto a baking tray and place under the grill to toast. Do not walk away while this is happening as the almonds will burn very quickly. Season the toasted almonds with a little salt and pepper.
Place the pear slices in