Snowcapped Brie Parmesan Appetizer (Printable)

Creamy Brie wedges dusted with Parmesan, arranged like snowy peaks, garnished with thyme for a fresh touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz Brie cheese, well chilled

02 - 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated

→ Garnish

03 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Using a sharp knife, cut the well-chilled Brie into 16 triangular wedges, approximately 0.9 oz each, ensuring clean cuts.

02 - Place the Brie wedges upright on a serving platter, with pointed ends facing upward, to create a mountain range effect.

03 - Generously sprinkle the tops of the Brie wedges with finely grated Parmesan to simulate fresh snow.

04 - Optionally decorate the platter with fresh thyme sprigs to add a touch of greenery.

05 - Serve immediately alongside crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

It takes exactly ten minutes but feels like you've pulled off something fancy and restaurant-worthy.
Your guests will photograph it before eating it, which says everything.
The contrast between creamy Brie and crispy Parmesan creates this textural magic that keeps surprising your palate.

02 -

Room-temperature Brie will melt into a puddle the moment you dust it with Parmesan—warm cheese and grated cheese create a slippery situation that defeats the entire visual concept.
Toasting the Parmesan lightly in a dry pan before using it adds an unexpected nuttiness that elevates this from simple to sophisticated, though you'll never tell anyone you did it.

03 -

A sharp knife makes the difference between clean wedges and frustration—dull blades drag through cold cheese and ruin the geometry you're aiming for.
Serving this immediately after assembly keeps the Brie cold and the Parmesan from sliding, preserving that visual drama that makes people stop mid-conversation.