Triple Creme Brie with Calvados Apple Brandy

"Brie is one of those cheeses that especially excels when accompanied by something sweet—we’re particularly partial to pairing it with apples and some manner of dessert spirit, ourselves. So, when we encountered this French Brie flavored with brandy made from apples, we positively leapt at the chance to bring it in for the holidays. Indeed, Trader Joe’s French Triple Creme Brie with Calvados is crafted for us by a famed French fromagier who directly infuses each wheel with Calvados (a renowned apple brandy from Normandy, France), so that every bite is both superlatively creamy and phenomenally fruity, with just a touch of cider-y tartness. As such, we find Trader Joe’s French Triple Creme Brie with Calvados to be an equally outstanding addition to an hors d’ouevre plate or a dessert spread. (In either instance, allow it to reach room temperature prior to serving, so that it reaches a magnificent level of softness when sliced and spread on a cracker or crostini). And for those who are really looking to step up their dessert game, try melting a bit over a slice of Apple Crumble Pie. That’s right. We went there."