Snowcapped Brie Parmesan Appetizer (Printable)

Brie wedges arranged like mountain peaks, dusted with Parmesan and accented by fresh thyme for a stylish starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz Brie cheese, well chilled
02 - 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated

→ Garnish

03 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled Brie into 16 triangular wedges, each approximately 0.9 oz, ensuring clean cuts by keeping the cheese well chilled.
02 - Place the Brie wedges upright on a serving platter with pointed ends facing upward to resemble a mountain range.
03 - Generously dust the tops of the Brie wedges with finely grated Parmesan to mimic a fresh snow layer.
04 - Garnish the platter with fresh thyme sprigs if desired for an added touch of greenery.
05 - Serve immediately accompanied by crackers or slices of baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes exactly ten minutes but looks like you spent an hour fussing over a cheese platter.
  • The contrast of creamy, warm-to-room-temperature Brie against that snowy Parmesan coating is genuinely addictive.
  • It's vegetarian, requires no cooking, and works as a last-minute addition to any gathering.
02 -
  • Warm or even slightly soft Brie won't cut cleanly and will slide around on your plate—give it a solid chill, and the geometry becomes effortless.
  • If you toast your Parmesan in a dry skillet for two minutes before dusting, it deepens and becomes nutty, turning a simple garnish into something restaurant-quality.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, assemble the platter right before guests arrive; Brie softens quickly and loses its clean-cut geometry.
  • A microplane grater creates finer, lighter Parmesan snow than a box grater—it's worth seeking out if you make this often.
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