Shelly's Recipe

BRIE TORTE II

Category: Cheese

1 (15-16 oz) wheel brie
6 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Refrigerate brie until firm, or freeze for 30 minutes until firm. Cut brie in half horizontally. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Evenly spread mixture one cut-side of 1 piece of the brie. Top with the other piece, cut-side down. Lightly press together. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1-2 hours.

To serve, cut into serve size wedges and bring to room temperature. Serve with crackers. NOTE: If wrapped securely in plastic wrap, this will keep in the refrigerator up to 1 week.