ALOUETTE BABY BRIE TOASTS WITH PEAR AND CHOCOLATE WINE SAUCE

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Impressive and delicious appetizer that with a little pre-work assembles quickly just before guests arrive. Sure to impress with both flavor and presentation!

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 40 Toasts, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

13 1/4 ounces brie round
1/2 cup red wine
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons almonds, chopped
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 pears, peeled and finely chopped
1 baguette

Steps:

  • Preparation:.
  • Combine wine and sugar in saucepan and reduce over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Cut baguette into 40 thin slices. Brush both sides with olive oil and broil until golden on both sides. Cool.
  • Cut brie into 4 quarters. Cut each quarter into 10 slices. Lay slices on chilled plate.
  • In small skillet, toss almonds until golden brown. Remove from heat and toss with allspice.
  • Assembly:.
  • Place baguette rounds on cookie sheet.
  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate wine sauce on each slice.
  • Divide minced pear evenly among the slices.
  • Lay a slice of brie on top of each "crouton.".
  • Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  • Heat in 350 degree oven for five minutes.

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