How to Remove the Rind from Brie Cheese
Wrap the brie tightly in plastic wrap., Place the brie in the freezer for at least 30 minutes., Take the brie out of the freezer and remove the plastic wrap., Slice off the top and bottom., Slice off the sides., Discard the rind and serve the cheese.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wrap the brie tightly in plastic wrap.
This will protect it from freezer burn and keep the texture and flavor fresh.
Use several pieces of plastic wrap and make sure the entire rind is covered., During this time the brie will harden, which will make it easier to remove the rind. 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time necessary to give the brie the chance to firm up.
If you have more time, it's fine to freeze the brie for a few hours or even overnight. , If the brie still feels soft, put it back in the freezer for another half hour.
This method only works if the brie is completely firm.
If it feels stiff to the touch, place the brie on a cutting board. , Stand the brie on its side and use a serrated knife to slice both circular ends off of the brie.
Once you've made the cut, use your fingers to pry off the rind.
If the brie is sufficiently firm, the top and bottom should be easy to cut off.
If it's difficult to slice through the brie or remove the rind from the cheese, wrap the brie in plastic and place it in the freezer for an additional 30 minutes, then try again. , Lay the brie flat against the cutting board.
Use the serrated knife to cut along the edge of the brie to slice off the sides.
As you cut, start pulling the sides of the rind away from the brie, bit by bit.
Continue until you've completely removed the rind from the brie.
In order to keep the brie from sticking to the cutting board, you might want to lay a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper on the board before setting down the wheel of cheese.
If the cheese seems to be sticking to the rind, wrap the wheel in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer to harden before trying again. , Allow the cold cheese to come to room temperature before serving. -
Step 2: Place the brie in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 3: Take the brie out of the freezer and remove the plastic wrap.
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Step 4: Slice off the top and bottom.
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Step 5: Slice off the sides.
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Step 6: Discard the rind and serve the cheese.
Detailed Guide
This will protect it from freezer burn and keep the texture and flavor fresh.
Use several pieces of plastic wrap and make sure the entire rind is covered., During this time the brie will harden, which will make it easier to remove the rind. 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time necessary to give the brie the chance to firm up.
If you have more time, it's fine to freeze the brie for a few hours or even overnight. , If the brie still feels soft, put it back in the freezer for another half hour.
This method only works if the brie is completely firm.
If it feels stiff to the touch, place the brie on a cutting board. , Stand the brie on its side and use a serrated knife to slice both circular ends off of the brie.
Once you've made the cut, use your fingers to pry off the rind.
If the brie is sufficiently firm, the top and bottom should be easy to cut off.
If it's difficult to slice through the brie or remove the rind from the cheese, wrap the brie in plastic and place it in the freezer for an additional 30 minutes, then try again. , Lay the brie flat against the cutting board.
Use the serrated knife to cut along the edge of the brie to slice off the sides.
As you cut, start pulling the sides of the rind away from the brie, bit by bit.
Continue until you've completely removed the rind from the brie.
In order to keep the brie from sticking to the cutting board, you might want to lay a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper on the board before setting down the wheel of cheese.
If the cheese seems to be sticking to the rind, wrap the wheel in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer to harden before trying again. , Allow the cold cheese to come to room temperature before serving.
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