Best Pesto And Brie Canapes Recipes

PESTO AND BRIE CANAPES

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Try to locate a wedge of Brie that comes from the Brie region of France for these great canapés from Word of Mouth in New York City. If the Brie is labeled "Appellation d'Origine Controlee" such as Brie de Meaux it is a quality Brie that tastes nothing like grocery store brie. Rouge et Noir Triple Cream Brie is an excellent alternative to French Brie that is sold in most larger grocery chains. Enjoy!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 Dozen Canapes

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

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.
Mix the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, parsley, basil and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
Toast the baguette rounds at this point if you want a crispier bottom. They can be served either way - fresh or toasted.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 993.2, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 1614.7, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 41.2

SIMPLE CROSTINI

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Crostini are perfect spooned high with your pick of toppings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 baguette (8 to 10 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 60 slices)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

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