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BASIL PESTO LAYERED BRIE
ANTIPASTI APPETIZER
This appetizer is great in a pinch when you want to serve
an elegant antipasti dish but don’t have much time.
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1 (8 oz.) brie or camembert cheese wheel or wedge
2 Tbsp. basil pesto
2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomato slices, drained on paper towels
fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts
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1. With a sharp knife, cut brie in half horizontally and separate.
2. Spread pesto evenly on the bottom half of the cheese.
3. Top with pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes
and cover with the top half of cheese.
4. Press both halves together gently to seal the pesto in the cheese.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
6. To serve, remove from plastic wrap, bring to room temperature
and top with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of pine nuts.
7. Serve with sliced crostini rounds.
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Serves 4-6 as an appetizer.
Note: For an easy variation, mix pesto with other cheeses, such as goat
cheese or mascarpone. Simply bring cheese and basil pesto to room temperature.
Combine 8 oz. softened cheese with 2 Tbsp. pesto and mix gently.
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