Ingredients

• 1 cup Mariani Pitted Prunes (about 160 g)
• 1 wheel brie, 8 oz (227 g)
• ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped (about 40 g)
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (15 ml)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Crostini, crackers, or apple slices, for serving

Instructions

• 1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the brie in a small baking dish. Score the top rind in a crosshatch.
• 2. Toss prunes, walnuts, olive oil, and pepper together. Spoon over the brie, nestling the prunes on and around the cheese and scattering the walnuts in between.
• 3. Bake 12–15 minutes until the center softens and edges just ooze.
• 4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and honey, sprinkle with basil, and serve right away with crostini, apple slices, or crackers.

• Warm the prune-walnut mix in a skillet for 1–2 minutes before topping for extra gloss.