Pink Brie

A fun dip/spread that's savoury, sweet and spicy. I invented this while playing mad scientist in the kitchen. It goes well with crackers and fresh fruit (pears, apples, etc.).

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese
• 4  ounces  brie cheese
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons  hot  pepper jelly (the red kind)
• 2  teaspoons green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1  teaspoon garlic (minced or crushed)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Discard rind from brie.
2. Cube brie and cream cheese, and place in medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave on high until cheese melts (about 1 minute).
4. Whisk in butter until it melts and mixture is smooth.
5. Whisk in hot pepper jelly and watch the color transformation!
6. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until well combined.
7. Chill for at least two hours.