Baked Brie and Curry Mango Chutney

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz) round Brie cheese
½ cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, curry powder, and just enough water to make a smooth, pourable paste
• In a small heavy saucepan, combine chutney and currants
• Add cornstarch paste to pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, to a boil
• Cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken and then remove from heat and set aside
• Place cheese on a baking sheet and bake for 10 – 15 minutes until cheese is soft
• Transfer cheese to serving dish and top with sauce
• Serve with an arrangement of toasted baguette and/or crackers and slices of fresh pear