Brie Cheese Rind: Keto-Friendly Ideas And Recipes

Brie is a keto-friendly cheese that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. One popular method is to bake it in the oven, resulting in a creamy and elegant appetizer or dessert. When preparing baked brie, some recipes recommend removing the rind, while others suggest leaving it on, creating a crispy texture. The cheese can be paired with various toppings, such as nuts, herbs, and bacon, enhancing its flavour and making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

Brie cheese rind keto crisps

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese
• Toppings of your choice (e.g. nuts, herbs, garlic, bacon, mushrooms)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350-400°F. Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper. Place the wheel of Brie cheese, including the rind, on the parchment paper. If desired, score the top of the cheese with a knife to create a criss-cross pattern.

Bake the Brie for 10-15 minutes, keeping a close eye on it to ensure it softens but does not completely melt. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. If desired, top with your choice of toppings such as nuts, herbs, garlic, bacon, or mushrooms.

Alternatively, for a quicker option, cut the Brie cheese into small cubes, removing the rind. Place the cubes on a microwave-safe plate lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart. Microwave on full power for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts and starts to turn brown. Allow to cool and crisp up before serving.

These keto Brie crisps can be enjoyed as a snack or appetiser and paired with pork rinds, berries, or even a drizzle of sugar-free syrup.

Keto-friendly baked brie

Ingredients:

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese (7-inch)
• 1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh strawberries (optional)
• 1 batch gluten-free & keto pie crust

Method:

Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Roll out the pastry dough between two sheets of parchment paper, lightly dusting with coconut flour as needed. Trim the dough according to the size of your brie (you can bake the trimmings into crackers).

Scatter the pecans, garlic powder, and thyme in the centre of the pie crust. Place the brie wheel on top.

Brush the edges with egg wash and fold the dough around the wheel, trimming any excess dough as needed. If the dough breaks, simply patch it up by pressing the pieces together or adding a trimming. If the dough becomes unmanageable, place it in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Place the wrapped brie wheel onto the prepared baking tray and freeze for at least 10 minutes or overnight before baking. Brush with egg wash and bake for 27-30 minutes, until golden all over. Keep an eye out for excessive browning and place aluminium foil over the dish if needed.

Allow the baked brie to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, otherwise the melted brie will ooze out.

Tips:

• A mixture of super-fine almond flour and coconut flour works best for the pie crust. You can also add a touch of xanthan gum.
• Make sure the brie is completely chilled before wrapping.
• Remember to work quickly and over a cool surface when handling the pastry dough.
• If the dough becomes too hard to manage, place it back in the fridge for 15 minutes.
• The dough should resemble coarse breadcrumbs rather than cookie dough, so be careful not to over-process it.
• When rolling out the dough, use parchment or wax paper as the crust is more fragile due to the lack of gluten.
• Allowing the dough to rest overnight can reduce the cracking that occurs during baking, although the taste and texture will remain the same.

Serving Suggestions:

• Keto crackers
• Pork rinds
• Celery
• Fresh chopped veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, etc.)

Brie rind keto snacks

Baked Brie with a Keto Crust

This recipe is a great keto snack for when you're craving something cheesy and delicious. It takes roughly 45 minutes to make and is perfect for a get-together or as an appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 230-gram wheel of brie
• ¼ cup chopped and sauteed button mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits
• Almond flour
• Butter

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, mix the almond flour and baking powder.
• In a separate microwavable bowl, heat up your mozzarella cheese.
• Mix the mozzarella and almond flour until it forms a dough.
• Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it into a circle using a rolling pin.
• Put the brie cheese into the centre of the dough.
• Top the brie with the mushrooms and bacon bits.
• Using a knife, cut the dough from the brie to the outside, and then make similar cuts around the entire brick of cheese.
• Bring each piece of dough up and over the toppings, wrapping the brie completely.
• Brush butter over the dough.
• Bake on parchment paper for 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.

Keto Oven-Baked Brie

This recipe is perfect for a cocktail party or as a dessert. It's easy to make and can be served with keto seeded crackers, thinly sliced pears or apples, or on its own with a fork.

Ingredients:

• 9 oz brie cheese or Camembert cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
• 2 oz pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the cheese on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or in a small non-stick baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix the garlic, rosemary, and nuts with the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the nut mixture on top of the cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is warm and soft and the nuts are toasted.
• Serve warm or lukewarm.

Keto Brie Crisps

These keto-friendly crisps are super simple to make and only require a microwave and some parchment paper.

Ingredients:

• Brie cheese
• Parchment paper
• Seasoning of your choice (optional)

Instructions:

• Cut the brie into very small pieces and place them on the parchment paper, making sure they are well spaced out.
• Microwave on full power for 1-2 minutes, keeping an eye on them as they cook. The cheese will melt and then start to turn brown.
• Remove from the microwave and let cool before removing from the paper.
• Season with your choice of seasoning, if desired.

Keto Baked Brie with Maple Syrup Glaze

This recipe is a delicious low-carb snack, perfect for a get-together or as an appetizer. Serve it with some fresh berries or a little chocolate on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup brown sugar substitute
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
• 1 wheel of brie

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Place the wheel of brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until softened but not melting.
• Remove the cheese from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
• While the cheese is cooling, add the brown sugar substitute and sugar-free maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes.
• Drizzle the sauce over the cheese and pecans and serve.

Keto brie with keto crust

Keto-friendly baked brie is a delicious and elegant appetiser or dessert. Here is a recipe for a keto version of baked brie with a keto crust. This recipe yields 10 servings and takes roughly 45 minutes to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
• 230-gram wheel of brie
• 1/4 cup of chopped and sauteed button mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons of bacon bits
• Almond flour
• Butter

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, mix the almond flour and baking powder.
• In a separate microwavable bowl, heat up the mozzarella cheese.
• Mix the mozzarella and almond flour until it forms a dough.
• Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it into a circle using a rolling pin.
• Place the brie into the centre of the dough.
• Top the brie with the mushrooms and bacon.
• Using a knife, cut the dough from the brie to the outside, and then make similar cuts around the rest of the cheese.
• Bring each piece of dough up and over the brie, mushrooms, and bacon, wrapping the brick of cheese.
• Once the brie is covered, brush butter over the dough.
• Bake on parchment paper for 30 minutes, or until the dough is a nice golden brown.

Tips:

• You can substitute the mushrooms and bacon with other toppings of your choice, such as caramelised onions and pancetta, or sauteed zucchini slices and salami.
• If you are making this recipe in advance, brush with egg wash and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes before serving.
• Be sure to allow the baked brie to cool for 10 to 15 minutes after baking, otherwise, the hot brie will ooze out.
• You can also make this recipe without a crust, or you can use a mozzarella crust.

Keto brie with pork rinds

Ingredients:

• 12 oz wheel of brie
• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 1/4 cup low-carb brown sweetener
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup raw pecan halves
• Pork rinds, for dipping

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the wheel of brie in a small ovenproof skillet or dish.
• In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar replacement. Continue cooking until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet and whisk to combine.
• Place the pecans in the skillet and toss to coat well in the mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Pour the pecan mixture over the top of the brie, trying to keep most of the pecans on top of the cheese wheel.
• Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the pecans are caramelizing and the brie is gooey and melted in the center.
• Serve with pork rinds for dipping.

Tips and Variations:

• If you don't have pecans, you can swap them out for chopped almonds or walnuts.
• You can also add some herb flavor, such as rosemary, to the mixture.
• For a sweeter version, you can top the brie with sugar-free raspberry preserves before baking.
• If you want to make this recipe even more indulgent, you can wrap the brie in a low-carb dough made from almond flour and pork rind crumbs before baking.

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