Holiday brie

(as seen on Ep. 27 of command-n, 12.20.05)

The colours of this brie appetizer make for a gorgeous, festive presentation.

5" wheel brie
1 mango, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded & chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped
1 lime

Preheat oven to 350.

Put the brie in an ovenproof dish. Using a paring knife, cut a circle, leaving 1" around edges, into brie. Scoop out the middle. Allow brie to come to room temperature.

Mix mango, red pepper, jalapeno together in bowl; squeeze the juice of a lime over top. Set aside.

Scoop mixture into brie centre. Heat in oven until warm and slightly soft.

Remove from oven; sprinkle with chopped roasted almonds, if desired. Serve with crackers or crostini toasts.