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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut brie into 1/2-inch chunks and pile into a 1/3 to 1/2 cup ramekin.
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Place on baking sheet or in an oven safe dish for easier handling and to catch drips.
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Bake on middle oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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Cool for just a moment, then drizzle balsamic over the top.
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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.
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Serve with crackers or fruit slices if desired, though all you really need is a spoon.
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Note2: 1.
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The size of your dish is not so important.
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If your dish is larger and only partially filled, its still completely edible.
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You can also cut the serving size even further for a tiny treat if youre watching your cheese intake.
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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.
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If time permits, cut the brie into cubes then let it stand at room temp in the dishes for 30 minutes to an hour.
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It will bake even faster.
