Cedar Plank Brie with Honeyed Walnuts

Instructions

• 1

  Place the cedar plank in the roasting pan and cover with cold water. Place a heavy bowl on top to keep the plank submerged and allow to soak for approximately 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

• 2

  Insert the wire rack into postion 4. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 7 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 3

  Line the pizza pan with parchment paper.

• 4

  Place the walnuts, 2 tablespoons honey, chopped rosemary and salt in a bowl and stir to coat. Spread evenly over the lined pizza pan.

• 5

  Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 7 minutes.

• 6

  The walnuts should be golden and the honey caramelized. If not, bake a little longer.

• 7

  Remove the walnuts from the oven and set aside to cool.

• 8

  Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Bake, Convection, 325°F, for 13 minutes. Press Confirm for P2 and set the oven to Roast, Convection, 340°F, for 2 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, drain the water from the pan and return the plank to the pan. Place the rosemary sprigs in the center of the plank and top with the brie.

• 9

  When the oven signals, place the pan in the oven and bake for 13 minutes in P1. At the end of P1, drizzle the brie with the remaining 2 tablespoons honey. The oven will automatically switch to P2.

• 10

  The brie should be firm on the outside and gooey in the center. If not, cook it a little longer.

• 11

  Coarsely chop the walnuts.

• 12

  Sprinkle brie with the walnuts and serve immediately with crackers.