My daughter gave me Giada’s Kitchen: New Italian Favorites for my birthday; it’s a cookbook that I know I’ll use a lot – the color photos are very tempting. This is the first recipe I’ve made from the book. Her sister, the vegetarian, thought this would be a great way to combine protein and antioxidants. The chocolate flavor was subtle, just another note contrasting with the savory combination of cheese, olive oil and basil. It’s defiantly on the do-again list.
Ingredients:
12 slices sourdough bread
1/3 cup olive oil
12 ounces brie, thinly sliced
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Toast on hot panini grill until lightly golden. Place a layer of brie on six slices of bread. Top with chocolate chips and basil, and then top with remaining bread slices. Toast in panini grill until cheese and chocolate are melted.
Serves 6
faithy, the baker
Wow..looks yummy!! i’ve never tried combo of cheese and chocolate! hmm..i should try this since i’m a chocolate fan!
Vicki
Holy smokes, cheese and chocolate! I’m so going to try this.
tralf
I have to try this! I thought melted brie was as good as it gets, but almost everything is improved by adding chocolate. This really looks delicious.
Hanaâ
That looks interesting. I love brie and I love chocolate but never would have thought to combine the two. Nice!!
Hanaâ
I was just thinking… savory (brie) and sweet (choc). My mom always makes sandwiches with Dutch Gouda cheese and strawberry or apricot jam which I like, so I think I would like your combo too :o)
ChocolateCentral
This sounds insane – so many strong flavors. I am going to have to be in an adventurous mood to try this one, but when it comes to chocolate that is pretty much every day.