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Baked Brie with Chilli flakes

Baked Brie with Chillies and garlic
Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 2
  • Serving size: 125 grams
  • Calories: 471
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated fat: 2 g
  • Trans fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 88 mg
Recipe type: Chillies and cheese
Cuisine: French
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When it comes to starters, nothing can be simpler and tastier than baked Brie with chillies. When served in a Brie baking dish, this starter is very attractive as well. For ease, simplicity and a fantastic result, this recipe just has to be tried. It is super carb friendly as well.
Ingredients
  • Brie - 250 grams
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Olive oil -one teaspoon
  • Chilli flakes - 2 teaspoons ( see note)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  2. Peel and thinly slice the garlic
  3. Unwrap the Brie and place in a baking dish
  4. Cut a cross on top and pour on the olive oil.
  5. Equally, distribute the garlic around the top.
  6. Sprinkle with Chilli flakes
  7. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is oozy
  8. Serve the Brie in its baking dish with French bread or flatbreads for scooping out.
Notes
Use a mild Chiili flake like Aleppo. Alternatively, reduce the quantity to ½ a teaspoon

Keywords: Baked Brie with Chilli flakes and garlic

Serves: 2 portions

 

Chocolate and Chilli mousse – France

Chocolate and Chilli mousse
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serving size: 100g
  • Calories: 202 kcal
  • Fat: 19 grams
  • Saturated fat: 11 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 24 grams
  • Sugar: 5.1 grams
  • Sodium: 0.5 grams
  • Fiber: 0.9 grams
  • Protein: 11 grams
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: French
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The name mousse is from French with the literal translation of foam. In this recipe the famous combination of chocolate and chilli is combined with a classical dessert to provide something rather spectacular. Absolutely fab when served as a dessert to round off any special meal
Ingredients
  • Dark chocolate, (broken into small pieces) - 125 grams
  • Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Large eggs - 2 (yolks and whites separated)
  • Caster sugar – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
  1. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler in a glass bowl. Allow to cool slightly
  2. Mix the cocoa and chili powders (in a jug) and add 50 ml of hot water. Mix into a paste
  3. Add the paste to the melted chocolate and mix well
  4. Beat the egg yolks and add to the bowl containing the chocolate mixture. Place over a pot of gently simmering water and stir continuously until the mixture has thickened
  5. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and now add the sugar. Whisk once again, until the mixture has a glossy sheen. Fold his into the melted chocolate mixture
  6. Divide into ramekins and chill in the refrigerator until set
  7. Serve
Notes
Keywords: Chocolate chilli mousse

Serves: 2 - 4 portions