Whipped Cranberry & Brie

What You'll Need:

• 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed
• 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• Pinch of salt 
• Cranberry sauce
• Nuts
• Thyme
• Lime Zest

How To Make:

1. While the brie is still cold and firm, use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to carefully slice off the rind from all sides. This is much easier to do when the cheese is cold.
2. Soften the cheese: Cut the de-rinded brie into cubes and place them in the bowl of your food processor or mixer along with the cream cheese. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes to soften. 
3. Blend the cheese mixture on medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl every minute or so. Continue to whip for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is light, smooth, and has a frosting-like consistency.
4. Spoon the whipped brie into a piping bag fitted with your desired tip. You can place the bag inside a tall glass and fold the edges over the rim to make filling easier.
5. Pipe the brie onto your serving platter or into a bowl in a decorative pattern. For the best piping consistency, you can chill the filled piping bag for 10-15 minutes to firm it up slightly before piping.
6. Place the Cranberry Sauce in a piping bag and pipe on to the platter.
7. Garnish just before serving with pistachios, thyme and lime zest. Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or fresh fruit.