Description
A gourmet twist on classic grilled cheese featuring creamy brie, tangy balsamic-blackberry reduction, and golden buttery sourdough bread. Perfect for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
4 slices sourdough or artisan bread
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
4 oz brie cheese, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter, softened
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt. Mash and stir occasionally until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices, buttered-side down, in the skillet.
- Layer with brie, a spoonful of blackberry mixture, and another layer of brie.
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Rest for 1 minute, slice diagonally, and serve warm.
Notes
- Goat cheese or camembert can replace brie.
- Add fresh basil or arugula for a peppery bite.
- Swap blackberries for raspberries, blueberries, or figs.
- Drizzle with extra balsamic reduction before serving.
- Try whole wheat or rye bread for a heartier flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
