Pesto And Brie Canapes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb ripe brie cheese, rind removed, at room temperature
• 1 baguette, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick (50 slices)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees. spread pine nuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast until they turn golden, about 5-6 minutes; occasionally shake the pan while they are baking. coarsely chop the pine nuts and set aside.
• 2 mix the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, parmesan, olive oil, parsley, basil and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
• 3 toast the baguette rounds at this point if you want a crispier bottom. they can be served either way - fresh or toasted.
• 4 place the brie in a medium mixing bowl and energetically beat until smooth. spread about a teaspoon of brie on each baguette slice, top with 1/2 teaspoon pesto, add pine nuts and serve.