Snowcapped Brie Parmesan Appetizer (Printable)

Creamy Brie cut into wedges, dusted with Parmesan, and arranged like mountain peaks for an elegant starter.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz Brie cheese, well chilled

02 - 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated

→ Garnish

03 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

# Directions:

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

02 - Position the Brie wedges upright on a serving platter with pointed ends facing upward, creating a mountain peak effect.

03 - Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the tops of the Brie wedges, simulating a fresh layer of snow.

04 - Decorate the platter with fresh thyme sprigs to add a vibrant touch, if desired.

05 - Present immediately alongside crackers or sliced baguette for accompaniment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It looks showstopping but takes fewer minutes to make than to say the name.
Your guests will think you spent hours planning when really you just chilled some cheese and had a vision.
The contrast of creamy Brie with sharp, crispy Parmesan hits in the most satisfying way.

02 -

Room-temperature Brie is your enemy—it becomes impossible to cut cleanly and will collapse instead of standing proud on your platter.
Toasting the Parmesan in a dry pan for a minute before dusting it adds a nutty depth that feels like a small kitchen secret that guests never expect.

03 -

Toast your Parmesan in a dry skillet for 60 seconds, let it cool completely, then grate it fresh—this adds a toasty, almost caramelized depth that elevates the whole dish.
Keep your knife warm by running it under hot water and drying it between cuts; Brie responds better to warmth against cold cheese than to a cold blade fighting with a cold block.