If you’re looking for something easy-but-impressive-looking to whip up quickly for a New Year’s party, this brie recipe is sure to do the trick. It’s much fancier than just placing a piece of brie on a cheese tray, and it’s always a hit at our parties. This rich flavor of the brie with the sweetness of the sugar is just delicious! And, most importantly, I can’t take credit for this creation. My dear mother has been serving this at her parties for as long as I can remember.

You’ll need:

The secret ingridient!

1 wheel or slice of brie, about a pound or just under. (If using a smaller size piece, use less Kahlúa and sugar)

1/4 cup Kahlúa

1/3 cup brown sugar (dark or light)

Optional: A handful of walnuts or almonds, chopped

French baguette sliced thin for dipping, or crackers

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place your brie in a round or square baking/pyrex dish – just not a cookie sheet. Scrap the white covering off of the top of the brie. It can remain on the bottom and sides.

It should look like this

Mix the Kahlúa and the sugar in a bowl. It should be a liquidy paste consistency. Pour the mixture over the top of the brie, letting it cover the dish, very lightly. Add the walnuts, if desired.

Place dish in oven for 15 – 18 minutes, or until brie is slightly melted. Serve with sliced baguette (my favorite – it soaks up the sweetness of the sauce) or crackers. Enjoy!

Ready to Serve!