Panini with Chocolate and Brie

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Chocolate Tasting Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (39)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(39)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

12 slices sourdough bread
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat the panini grill.

Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread slices until they begin to turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the panini grill and place 2 ounces of cheese on 1 slice of bread (the bottom half), top the cheese with 1/3 cup chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of basil. Top with another slice of bread. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. Return the sandwiches to the panini grill until the chocolate begins to melt, about another 2 minutes.

Cut the sandwiches into 2-inch wide rectangles or small triangles and transfer to a serving platter.

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recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Amy San Diego, CA 08-14-2009
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Surprisingly Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this out tonight and it was wonderful. I had a few of my girlfriends over for wine and snacks and I put these out. ... The girls couldn't get enough of them. They were a hit! Read more
recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Allie Crozet, VA 08-05-2009
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Best Sandwich Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely the most divine combination of flavors ever. With the gooey chocolatey brie dripping out between toasty crisp... bread, the basil just adds the perfect finishing touch. I would eat this every day if it were possible to keep chocolate in my house for more than 12 hours!Read more
recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Laura S. Hidalgo, TX 06-24-2009
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Excellent Recipe-Adictive
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I keep my stock of brie, chocolate and bread (I change the sourdough bread to ciabatta) and it taste unbelievable... I make... one almost every day!!! I just love the combination of flavors. The last one made it with more brie, but i will return to just one layer of brie, it taste better! Thank you for this recipe!!!Read more
recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Melissa Minneapolis, MN 06-01-2009
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Soooo good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

While this combination sounded kind of odd initially, I opted to try it being that I love brie, chocolate, and basil by... themselves. The trio together is amazing! So savory yet sweet. You get the rich, smooth creaminess from the brie, the sweet melted chocolate, and the savory basil and it all comes together beautifully. I don't have a panini grill or anything similar, so I just made it in a skillet like I do with regular grilled cheese sandwiches, and it was still delicious. Try it--you may be very pleasantly surprised!Read more
recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
cristina lawrenceville, GA 03-08-2009
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LOVE IT!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I simply love this recipe! The combination of brie, chocolate and basil is just great. I've noticed that the more I eat... this sandwich the more I want it, so for some it may be an acquired taste. It's very easy to make and great tasting!Read more
recipe Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Elizabeth Columbia, MD 02-11-2009
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My latest obsession
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I find Giada's recipes to be hit or miss and was not convinced about this one until I read all of the comments. I have to... agree with the rave reviews, as I have now made this twice this week and am already craving it again. It is a lovely and decadent lunch. My grocery store did not have sourdough so I made it on ciabatta rolls, and it worked fine. I would recommend a liberal use of basil. The first time I made it, I was very cautious as I thought it was a strange flavor. But it is an important element to cut the richness of the chocolate and brie, so use it liberally.Read more