Pesto and Brie Canapes
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (about 3 ounces)
- 8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and finely chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound ripe Brie, rind removed, at room temperature
- 1 long baguette, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick (about 50 slices)
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden.
- Transfer the nuts to a work surface and coarsely chop them.
- In a small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, parsley, basil and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, vigorously beat the Brie.
- Spread 1 rounded teaspoon of Brie on each baguette slice.
- Top each with 1/2 teaspoon of the pesto, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.
pine nuts, tomato, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, fresh basil, freshly ground pepper, long baguette
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pesto-and-brie-canapes (may not work)