Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Almond and Butter Baked Brie
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp. and a half of butter
- 1 lb. of Brie cheese, [8oz.]
- Salt and pepper
- French bread of sourdough loaf
- Fresh strawberries, grapes, and apples
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add almonds and sauté until golden. Remove from heat.
Place Brie in a small baking dish, season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with butter and toasted almond mixture.
Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until brie is golden.
Serve baked Brie with bread and slices of fresh fruit for dipping.
