Brie Apple Honey Candle (Printable)

A festive grilled cheese with Brie, crisp apples, and honey creating a warm holiday treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 120 g Brie cheese, sliced
03 - 1 small Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame)
07 - 2 thin chive stems (for wick)

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer sliced Brie evenly, then add apple slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each sandwich.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently to secure.
05 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula to seal.
06 - Trim sandwich edges to form clean rectangles. Stand each sandwich upright, placing a roasted red pepper strip as the flame and a chive stem as the wick.
07 - Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy Brie cheese and crisp apples combine for a delicious flavor
  • Styled to resemble festive Christmas candles for holiday fun
02 -
  • For extra crunch add a few chopped walnuts between the cheese and apple
  • Swap honey for fig jam for a different flavor
03 -
  • Use sourdough bread for extra flavor and crunch
  • Trim edges carefully to achieve the perfect candle shape
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