There are so many incredible flavors going on in this Strawberry, Brie, and Turkey Panini. Fresh slices of French bread are spread with Red Pepper Jelly which is quite possible my favorite condiment ever. Both spicy and sweet, it really adds some zing to a sandwich.
Next comes some creamy, buttery Brie cheese, topped with fresh strawberry slices, fresh basil, and smoked turkey.
Fresh Ripe Strawberries
Use really fresh, juicy strawberries, the kind you get at a local farm or farmers’ market. When heated in the Panini press, their flavors are really intensified and they almost taste like jam. The juices from the strawberries ooze out onto the warm brie. Fruit and Brie is always a wonderful combination, so you know you’re not going to go wrong with this sandwich.
With the bright red of the strawberries and the vibrant green of the basil, this sandwich is a beauty. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory and will brighten up any spring meal.
Recommended Equipment
Panini Press– this Cuisinart Grill and Panini Press is great for making sandwiches and for cooking chicken breasts.
Strawberry, Brie, and Turkey Panini
A delicious spring Panini with strawberries, brie, smoked turkey, fresh basil, and red pepper jelly.
Equipment
- Panini Press
Ingredients
- ▢1 (8-ounce) Brie round
- ▢8 French Bread slices
- ▢3/4- pound sliced smoked turkey
- ▢8 large fresh basil leaves
- ▢1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- ▢Red Pepper Jelly
- ▢2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Trim and discard rind from Brie round. Cut Brie into slices, about 1/4-inch.
- Spread 1 side of each piece of bread with a thin layer of red pepper jelly.
- Cover half the pieces with Brie slices, evenly distributing all the Brie among the 4 slices.
- Top Brie with strawberries, basil, and turkey. Place remaining bread slices on top, red pepper jelly side down. Brush outside of bread slices with melted butter.
- Cook, in batches in a heated Panini press until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. If you don’t have a Panini press, use a grill pan or large skillet and use a spatula to press down on the top of the sandwiches. Flip to cook both sides evenly.
Notes
Note: If you don’t have a panini press, you can use a grill pan or nonstick skillet and flip the sandwich over to brown both sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal
Strawberry, Brie, and Turkey Panini