Riopelle de l’Isle Masterpiece
Ingredients
- 4 slices le riopelle de l’Isle cheese
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) unsalted pistachios
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) sliced toasted almonds
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) dried apricots, chopped
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) raisins
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) honey
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) orange juice
- 1 pinch of ground cardamom
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) butter
- Bread chosen: Hazelnut and honey bread
Preparation
Put the pistachios, almonds, apricots, raisins, honey, orange juice and cardamom in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat while stirring for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Slice two slices of bread. Spread butter on both slices. Top one of the bread slices with the dried fruit and nut mix. Garnish with cheese. Cover with the remaining slice and grill until golden in a frying pan or sandwich press.
Suggestion
Try this recipe with: Chevalier Brie Triple Crème or Vaudreuil Brie.
Accompaniments
These dry wines are characterized by fairly strong aromas of spice, toast or exotic fruit. In the mouth, they carry a rich and well-balanced texture.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012