Pumpkin Butter Brie and Chocolate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This indulgent grilled cheese transforms the classic comfort food with autumn-inspired pumpkin butter, creamy brie, and rich chocolate pieces. The combination creates a sophisticated sweet-savory sandwich where melted brie provides luxurious creaminess while chocolate adds unexpected richness that pairs beautifully with the spiced pumpkin butter. Perfect for cozy fall lunches or as a unique dessert sandwich, this recipe simple ingredients into something special without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
- 2 slice French or Italian bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- ¼ cup pumpkin butterapple butter1:1fallsweet
similar spiced sweetness
- 2 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 ½ ounces chocolate, broken into pieces
Instructions
- 1
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread
- 2
Spread pumpkin butter evenly on unbuttered sides of bread
- 3
Add slices of brie cheese and pieces of chocolate
- 4
Top with remaining slice of buttered bread
- 5
Heat skillet over medium high heat
- 6
Place sandwich butter side down in pan
- 7
Cook for 2 minutes on each side until lightly toasted and cheese and chocolate melts
- 8
Remove from pan and cut sandwich in half if desired
- 9
Serve immediately
Tips
Use day-old bread for better structure that won't get soggy from the pumpkin butter.
Cook on medium heat to ensure cheese and chocolate melt completely before bread burns.
Let sandwich rest 1-2 minutes after cooking so melted cheese sets slightly for easier eating.
Good to Know
Best served immediately, can wrap and refrigerate up to 2 hours
Assemble sandwich up to 30 minutes before cooking, keep covered
Serve immediately while cheese is melted and bread is crispy
Common Mistakes
Use medium heat to avoid burning bread before cheese melts
Don't overfill with chocolate or it will leak out during cooking
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar spiced sweetness
FAQ
Can I make my own pumpkin butter instead of buying it?
Yes, you can make pumpkin butter by cooking pumpkin puree with sugar, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla until thick and spreadable, about 45 minutes.
What type of chocolate works best for this sandwich?
Dark chocolate provides the best balance with the sweet pumpkin butter and creamy brie, but milk chocolate or even white chocolate can work depending on your preference.
Can I use a different type of cheese instead of brie?
Camembert works similarly to brie, or try cream cheese for tanginess. Avoid hard cheeses as they won't melt as smoothly with the chocolate.