This appetizer is guaranteed to produce ooh’s and ahh’s.

Here its served with a sweet and sour blackberry thyme topping and crispy grilled baguette slices.

Using cedar planks to impart flavor in cooking isnt new.

Cedar Plank Grilled Brie Topped With Black Berries and a Sprig of Thyme, and on the Plank Next to the Brie, Slices of Baguette

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I grew up craving my dads cedar plank salmon, with a sweet smokiness that was cooked to perfection.

It wasnt summer without the smell of cedar smoke coming out of the backyard.

Little did I know that there are countless ways to use cedar planks in cooking, well beyond salmon.

Picnic Table Setting: Cedar Plank Grilled Brie Topped With Black Berries and a Sprig of Thyme, on the Plank Next to the Brie, Slices of Baguette, and on the Table, Two Glasses of Water and Sprigs of More Thyme

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If buying from a hardware store, be sure the wood is not treated with any special coating.

Why Soak the Planks?

Dont skip soaking your cedar planks for at least 30 minutes.

Cedar Plank Grilled Brie Topped With Black Berries and a Sprig of Thyme, and on the Plank Next to the Brie, Slices of Baguette

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The thicker the plank, the longer it needs to soak.

This helps start the process of smoking, for a richer, deeper flavor.

Without this simple step, you may find the smoky flavor too subtle.

Cedar Plank Soaking in a Water Filled Baking Pan With Two Cans Holdings the Plank Down

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If needed, reheat the brie in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds.

Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.

Brush both sides with olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt.

Bowl of Honey, Halved Blackberries, Fresh Thyme, and Seasoning for Cedar Plank Grilled Brie

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Preheat a grill for indirect grilling.

Using a gas grill:Light the burners on one side, and set to medium heat.

Keep the other side off.

Cedar Plank Toasting on the Grill

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Using a charcoal grill:Light the coals.

Once the coals are covered with white ash, spread them over half of the grill.

Once the temperature reaches 350F, the grill is ready to use.

Cedar Plank Flipped on the Grill

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It will start smoking, and start to blacken on the edges.

Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden.

Place the brie on top of the plank over direct heat.

Sliced Baguette Added to Grill Next to Cedar Plank

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Spoon the blackberry topping on top.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the brie is warmed through.

If its still firm, continue cooking until the brie softens.

Brie Added to Toasted Cedar Plank and Topped With Blackberry Topping

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Serve immediately, directly from the plank.

Once heated, youll have about 20 to 30 minutes to enjoy it before it starts to harden.

If needed, reheat the brie in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds.

Circle of Brie Topped With Halved Blackberries on a Cedar Plank on the Grill

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Indoor Table Setting: Cedar Plank Grilled Brie Topped With Black Berries and Sprigs of Thyme, Slices of Baguette on the Plank Next to the Brie, and on the Table, Two Glasses of Water, Bowl of Blackberries, a Plate With Slices of Baguette Topped With Brie and Blackberries, and a Kitchen Linen

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