Description

A quick and easy gourmet lunch sandwich combining creamy brie cheese with sweet and tart blackberries, all melted between buttery, golden bread.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices sturdy sourdough or country white bread
6 ounces (170g) full-fat brie cheese, room temperature
½ cup (75g) fresh blackberries, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

Slice the brie into thin wedges about ¼-inch thick. Rinse and dry the blackberries. If using honey and thyme, mix them together in a small bowl. Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
Place two bread slices butter-side down on a cutting board. Layer half the brie evenly over each. Scatter blackberries on top without overloading. Drizzle honey-thyme mixture if using. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
Warm a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook slowly for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and crisp and brie is melted.
Check doneness by gently lifting a corner to ensure cheese is melted and bread is crispy and golden brown.
Remove sandwiches and let rest on a plate for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to avoid burning bread before cheese melts. Pat blackberries dry to prevent soggy bread. Leave brie at room temperature for about 20 minutes before use. Butter both sides of bread for crispy crust. Press gently when cooking to keep layers distinct.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Fat: 25
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 5
Protein: 15

Keywords: brie grilled cheese, blackberry sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese, easy lunch recipe, sweet and savory sandwich