Last weekend it was Chris’s turn to be celebrated so we hosted our favorite friends for desserts and drinks.
I made this chocolate almond torte that I now make for almost every party. People of all ages love it. I asked Chris to cut out a design from card stock for the top of the cake. I said maybe a “C” for Chris? But he had other plans in mind.
I also served my mom’s baked brie recipe which I had forgotten all about. It was a huge hit. I plan on making it more often.
While all of the kids were upstairs watching a movie our friends had us participate in a mad lib they created all about Chris. It was a hoot!
Mimi’s Baked Brie
1 large brie wheel
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup of pecan pieces
Melt butter. Turn off heat and mix in brown sugar and pecan halves.
Pour over brie and refrigerate.
Close to serving time bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Let set for 15 minutes before serving.
You can half or quarter this recipe for a smaller wheel or slice of brie.
Happy birthday, Chris 🙂 The house looks so pretty and bright and sparkly. What a beautiful place for a party.
That cake/torte looks and sounds amazing. I followed your links, but the one on your post from last year (the one this one goes to) is no longer a thing. Could you possibly direct me toward that recipe?
You host the best parties! I love baked brie. Definitely going to try this version for my next book club meeting – thanks for sharing!!