Brie With Pear And Chocolate Wine Sauce

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This will surely impress mom this sunday! a sweet and savory snack or great during brunch, the creamy baby brie and sweet chocolate will create a one of a kind special day!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 f.

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Combine wine and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan and reduce over medium heat for 10 minutes.

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Remove from heat and cool slightly.

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Stir in the chocolate to blend and set aside.

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Brush bread slices with olive oil and broil until golden brown on both sides.

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Cool.

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Cut wheel of alouette baby brie into 4 quarters.

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Cut each quarter into 10 slices.

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Lay slices on a chilled plate.

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In a small skillet , over medium heat , toss the chopped almonds until golden brown.

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Remove from heat , add allspice and blend.

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Set aside to cool.

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Peel and finely dice pears.

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Assembly:.

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Place the french bread slices on a cookie sheet.

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Spread a teaspoon of the chocolate wine sauce on each slice.

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Divide the minced pear equally among the slices.

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Lay a slice of alouette baby brie on top of each crouton and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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Heat in oven for 5 minutes.

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Ingredients

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red wine, sugar, bittersweet chocolate, french bread, olive oil, brie cheese, almonds, allspice, pears