ALMOND BRIE SPREAD
Serve this creamy three-ingredient spread with
fresh fruit, crackers, or French bread
2 β 4 1/2oz. rounds Brie cheese
2 β Tablespoons cream sherry or milk
3 β tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Use a vegetable peeler or small paring knife to cut the thin white covering from chilled cheese. Place cheese in a mixer bowl; let stand at room temperature about 1 hour or until softened. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add sherry or milk. Beat till light and smooth. Chop 2 tablespoons of the almonds; stir into cheese mixture.
Serve the spread immediately or cover and chill overnight or till serving time. If chilled, let the spread stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining toasted almonds. Makes about 1 ΒΌ cups.
