Can I melt that?
If the answer is yes, I’m most likely going to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
I was named Most Likely To Make The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich On Earth in high school… because that category existed (in my dreams).
I’ve been building up to this moment. ย I’ve been waiting for the stars to align, the persimmons to ripen, and the Brie to appear in the refrigerator. ย This is that moment realized.
This sandwich makes me feel rich. ย Like, cash-money rich. ย (I’m not.) ย (It’s cool.)
In other grilled cheese related news:
Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Original photography shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR. The filmmakerโs camera.
This almost feels too good to be true. ย We’re hitting every flavor range. ย Sweet persimmon. ย Salty prosciutto. ย Tangy mustard. ย Spicy mustard. ย Creamy Brie. ย Crisp and crunchy whole grain bread .
Yea, it’s serious.
We might have stumbled upon the most perfect sandwich situation.
Everything is stacked and layered. ย Mustard atop the whole grain bread, then prosciutto, sliced persimmon, and fresh arugula.
Brie cheese is generously spread on the remaining two bread slices Rind and all. ย Don’t be scared.
A good, old-fashioned sandwich smash.
By now our butter is melting in a skillet… and now would be a good time to pour the wine too.
Sandwiches are ย grilled on both sides. ย I go a little overboard with my toasting. ย Maybe I like things a little burnt.
Sweet and salty. ย Totally seasonal. ย Crisp and creamy. ย I mean… this sandwich has it all.
I used Fuyu persimmons. ย They’re the firmer of the two and I think they’re the most delicious. ย When ripe, they’ll be slightly soft and easily sliced. ย Pile up that bread! ย Fuyu persimmons won’t last long in the markets. ย We’ve got to get at this while we can!
Oh! ย Speaking of persimmons, this Pear and Persimmon Caprese Toast ย I made last year is a total win!
Persimmon Prosciutto and ย Brie Grilled Cheese
makes 2 sandwiches
4 slices whole wheat seeded bread
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
4 slices prosciutto
1 Fuyu persimmon, thinly sliced
2 small ย handfuls fresh arugula
2 to 4 ounces ย Brie cheese, depending on how much cheese you like
1 tablespoon butter for grilling
Spread mustard on four slices of bread. ย Layer on two slices of prosciutto, two slices of persimmon, and a small handful of arugula onto two slices. ย Spread Brie cheese onto the other two (mustard-covered) bread pieces. ย Sandwich the two parts together.
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. ย Place sandwiches in the pan, Brie side down, and grill until cheese is melted and bread is toasted to a golden brown. ย Flip sandwiches and cook until golden.
Remove from the skillet. ย Slice in half and serve immediately. ย
78 Responses
Oh yum! If I don’t have access to persimmons, do you have an idea for an acceptable substitute? That seems like a silly question since I actually live in the supposed “Persimmon Capital of the World,” and I have a persimmon tree in my backyard, but they’re still not the easiest thing to get all the time!
sliced apples or sliced pear would be nice!
Sounds great! Thanks!
I am making this immediately! I can’t get over how beautiful it looks and how yummy it sounds. Can’t wait!
Have you tried with camembert ? I’m not a fan of cooked Brie, though I love it fresh and creamy with just bread.