Mini Crustless Balsamic Baked Brie

Heat oven to 350ºF. Cut brie into ½-inch chunks and pile into a 1/3 to 1/2 cup ramekin. Place on baking sheet or in an oven safe dish for easier handling and to catch drips. Bake on middle oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Cool for just a moment, then drizzle balsamic over the top.

Handling the dish carefully (with a mitt, clean, dry dish rag, or by placing it inside a slightly larger dish), consume immediately, while still hot and gooey. Serve with crackers or fruit slices if desired, though all you really need is a spoon.

Note2:
1. The size of your dish is not so important. If your dish is larger and only partially filled, it’s still completely edible. You can also cut the serving size even further for a tiny treat if you’re watching your cheese intake. Reduce the cheese to an ounce, use a small prep dish if you have one, and reduce the baking time to just until the cheese is bubbly.
2. If time permits, cut the brie into cubes then let it stand at room temp in the dishes for 30 minutes to an hour. It will bake even faster.