2 heads of onion
1/2 cup olive oil
1 wheel of brie cheese (900g) well chilled
1/2 cup black olives, cut into 4 parts
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Slices of baguette or French bread for serving
2 heads of onion
1/2 cup olive oil
1 wheel of brie cheese (900g) well chilled
1/2 cup black olives, cut into 4 parts
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Slices of baguette or French bread for serving
Place the onion (the whole head) in a pan with olive oil and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes
Cover and reduce heat and cook for another 10 minutes or until the onion is soft
Remove from heat and let it drain on paper towels
Let it cool down
With a smooth knife, remove the top of the cheese and place it in a baking dish with the rind facing up
Divide the onion heads, separating the layers and remove the skin
With a dull knife, slice the onions diagonally, being careful not to separate them completely
Gently press each layer of onion over the cheese to form a fan
Distribute the black olives
Place it in a hot oven (250°C) preheated for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is warm and slightly soft
Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley
Place it on a plate and serve with baguette slices or French bread
Serves 20 portions
187 calories per serving
Note: If you don't want to use such a large piece of cheese, buy 4 cheeses of 135g each and reduce the other ingredients by half.