Snowcapped Range Brie Parmesan (Print Version)

Creamy Brie wedges arranged as snowy peaks, dusted with Parmesan and garnished with fresh thyme for elegance.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz Brie cheese, well chilled

02 - 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated

→ Garnish

03 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Using a sharp knife, cut the well-chilled Brie into 16 triangular wedges, each approximately 0.9 oz, ensuring clean cuts.

02 - Place the Brie wedges upright on a serving platter with pointed ends facing upward to create a mountain range effect.

03 - Generously sprinkle the tops of the Brie wedges with finely grated Parmesan to simulate a snowy layer.

04 - Decorate the platter with fresh thyme sprigs if desired to add a subtle touch of greenery.

05 - Present immediately alongside crackers or slices of baguette.

# Expert Hints:

01 -

It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent ten minutes, which feels delightfully like cheating.
The creamy Brie melts against the sharp, salty Parmesan in a way that somehow tastes fancier than it should.

02 -

Room-temperature Brie is the enemy of this dish; it will slouch and lose all its sculptural dignity, so keep it as cold as possible until the moment people eat it.
A slightly stale Parmesan creates the most beautiful, delicate dust, while freshly grated Parmesan clumps, so consider using cheese that's been open for a few days.

03 -

A microplane for grating Parmesan creates clouds instead of chunks, transforming the whole visual impact from rustic to refined with almost no extra effort.
Cut your wedges about thirty minutes before serving so they're still cold but have just enough time to settle, which somehow makes them feel more intentional than serving them immediately.