Save A festive and indulgent twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy Brie, crisp apples, and a drizzle of honey, styled to resemble a Christmas candle—perfect for holiday gatherings.
I love serving this grilled cheese during the holidays because it's both comforting and elegant, making gatherings extra special.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread
- Cheese & Filling: 120 g Brie cheese, sliced; 1 small crisp apple (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced; 2 tbsp honey
- Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Garnish (for candle effect, optional): 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame); 2 thin chive stems (for wick)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Step 2:
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Place two slices, buttered side down, onto a clean surface. Layer Brie slices evenly, followed by apple slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each.
- Step 4:
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently.
- Step 5:
- Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula to seal.
- Step 6:
- To style as Christmas candles, trim the sandwiches edges for a clean rectangle, then stand each upright. Use a roasted pepper strip as the flame and a chive as the wick.
- Step 7:
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Save This recipe always brings back warm family memories during the holidays when everyone gathers in the kitchen.
Notes
Pair with a crisp winter salad or mulled wine for the perfect holiday meal.
Required Tools
Large skillet or griddle, spatula, sharp knife, small spoon (for honey)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread), Milk (Brie, butter). May contain Tree nuts if optional walnuts are added. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Save This Brie Apple & Honey Christmas Candle Grilled Cheese is an easy way to impress guests with festive flare.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for this dish?
Sourdough or brioche bread slices provide great texture and flavor to complement the Brie and apple.
- → Can I substitute the honey with another sweetener?
Yes, fig jam is a delicious alternative that adds a rich sweetness to balance the flavors.
- → How can I achieve the candle effect in presentation?
Trim the sandwich edges to a rectangle, stand it upright, and use roasted red bell pepper strips as flames and chives as wicks.
- → Is there a way to add extra crunch to the layers?
Adding chopped walnuts between the cheese and apple slices introduces a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor.
- → What cooking equipment is recommended?
A large skillet or griddle and a spatula are ideal for grilling the sandwich evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, it is naturally vegetarian using Brie, apple, bread, and honey without any meat ingredients.