Snowcapped Range Brie Appetizer (Printable)

Creamy Brie wedges dusted with Parmesan, arranged to resemble snowy peaks, garnished with fresh thyme.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz Brie cheese, well chilled

02 - 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated

→ Garnish

03 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife, cut the Brie into 16 triangular wedges, each about 0.9 oz. Ensure the cheese is well chilled for clean cuts.

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 fresh snow.

04 - Garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh thyme if desired to add a touch of greenery.

05 - Serve immediately alongside crackers or slices of baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It looks restaurant-worthy but takes barely ten minutes, which means you can actually pull it off on a Tuesday night.
The contrast between the creamy, almost melting Brie and that crispy, salty Parmesan dust is genuinely addictive.
It's the kind of thing that makes you feel clever without requiring any real cooking skills.

02 -

If your Brie isn't properly chilled, your wedges will be messy—put it in the freezer for at least an hour before slicing, even if you made it earlier in the day.
That toasted Parmesan trick mentioned in the notes actually works; it deepens the flavor and makes the dust less likely to slide off the cheese.

03 -

Don't skip the chill time on the Brie—it's the difference between elegant wedges and a melted mess.
If you want to get fancy, warm the Parmesan in a dry pan for a couple of minutes, let it cool completely, and then dust it on; it tastes richer and looks slightly more golden.