Balsamic Blackberry Bliss Grilled Cheese

 This gourmet grilled cheese combines creamy brie with a rich blackberry balsamic jam and fresh thyme for a sandwich that’s perfectly melty, tangy, and bursting with flavor. It’s a unique twist on a classic that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blackberries

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

6 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Pinch of kosher salt

300 g double cream brie cheese

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

8 slices sourdough bread

Butter, as needed

Directions

Make the Blackberry Balsamic Jam

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to crush the blackberries. Simmer for 7-10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.

Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Prepare the Sandwiches

Slice the brie into ½-inch thick pieces.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of four slices of sourdough bread and place them in the skillet, buttered side down.

Top with brie slices and sprinkle with chopped thyme. Allow the bread to cook until the brie starts to soften and the bread is golden.

Assemble the Grilled Cheese

Spread a generous layer of blackberry jam on the unbuttered side of the remaining four bread slices. Place each slice jam side down onto the brie-topped bread in the skillet.

Butter the top of each sandwich. Carefully flip each one, continuing to cook until the cheese is fully melted and both sides of the sandwich are golden brown.

Serve

Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then cut in half. Serve warm and enjoy!