Pesto and brie canapes

4 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupPine nuts (abt 3oz)
8Oil-packed sun-dried
Tomato halves, drained
Finely chopped
2smallsGarlic clove(s), minced
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
(abt 2oz)
¼cupOlive oil
cupFlat-leaf parsley, minced
1tablespoonBasil, minced
Fresh ground pepper
1poundsRipe Brie, rind removed
At room temp
1Long baguette
Sliced diagonally
1/4\" thick (abt 50 slices)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 min, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden. Transfer the nuts to a work surface and coarsely chop them.

2. 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 tablespoon of Brie on each baguette slice. Top each with ½ tsp of the pesto, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.

Food and Wine

December 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-22-95