Maple Brûléed Harbison
Harbison warmed until spoonable, topped with maple sugar, and brûléed until crackled and caramelized. A simple Vermont-inspired winter cheese moment.
Ingredients
Maple Bruléed Harbison
- 1 Wheel Harbison Cheese About 8 Oz
- 2 Tbsp Maple Sugar
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper Optional
- Crackers Or Sliced Baguette For Serving
Instructions
- Warm The Cheese: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the Harbison on a small oven-safe dish. Warm for 8 to 10 minutes, until just softened and spoonable.
- Add The Maple Sugar: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the maple sugar evenly over the surface in a thin layer.
- Brulee The Top: Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the maple sugar until deeply golden and crackled.
- Finish And Serve: Let sit for 2 minutes to set. Add a few cracks of black pepper if using. Serve immediately with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
Recipe Notes: Warm just until the center is spoonable so the spruce bark still holds its shape. Brulee right before serving for the best crackle.
Broiler Option: If you do not have a torch, place under a broiler briefly and watch closely so the sugar caramelizes without over-melting the cheese.
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately. Refrigerate leftovers and rewarm gently. The bruleed top will soften.