Brie with Cabernet Franc Grapes (Québec)

Québec is known for excellent cheese, especially buttery-soft brie. Compliment the soft, creamy cheese with sweet ice wine, crunchy almonds and simple greens on your next cheese plate.

Microgreen Salad with Cabernet Franc Grapes:
½ cup microgreens
¼ cup frisee, centre leaves separated
12 cabernet franc grapes, frozen and crushed
1 tsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp. olive oil
sea salt

Assembly:
4 oz Quebec Brie, cut into 1 oz square portions, room temperature
1 cup cabernet franc ice wine, reduced by 2/3 and cooled
2 Tbsp. almonds, skinless and crushed

Microgreen Salad with Cabernet:
Before serving, place all ingredients, in a bowl. Season with salt, toss to incorporate and set aside for assembly.

Assembly:
Place 1 piece of Quebec Brie on each plate.

Spoon cabernet franc ice wine reduction around Quebec Brie.

Place equal amounts of Microgreen Salad with Cabernet Franc Grapes beside Quebec Brie.

Garnish top of Quebec Brie with almonds and serve.

Makes 4 servings.