Chef Michael’s Baked Brie with Hazelnuts and Frangelico

 This dish is a delicious and perfect with a loaf of fresh baked french bread!

Baked Brie with Hazelnuts and Frangelico
by Chef Michael Salmon

1 medium wheel brie cheese (500 gm)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons cumin spice mix (recipe below)
1/2 cup Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
1/2 cup hazelnuts, whole
1 loaf French bread

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the brie in an oven proof baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, cumin spice mix and Frangelico. Melt over medium heat and pour over the brie. Sprinkle with the hazelnuts and cover. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
4. Serve immediately with sliced French bread.

Cumin Spice Mix

1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons whole cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons whole anise seeds

Mix the sugar and spices together.