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Who doesn't like an hors d'oeuvre that looks and tastes
great!
This one has it all and is so easy to make!
All the flavors blend so well together for a
special mouth watering treat. Serve with wine just
before
a Dinner
Party or
how about putting them on a pretty plate
and serving them on your deck or patio,
or simply invite someone over for an afternoon treat with a
great bottle of wine.
see more of my
Appetizers
with photographs
Brie
Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Crostini Appetizer
a Peggy
Bucholz recipe and photograph created for www.finedinings.com
Makes 10 to 12
1 baguette bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil), finely chopped, drain
reserving
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Brie cheese, (I use Alouette Creme style)
1 tablespoon fresh Basil, sliced 1/4-inch
1 small
tomato rose for garnish (optional)
On baking sheet broil one side of bread slices 2 to 3 minutes; remove from baking
sheet; set aside. Place pine nuts on same baking sheet; broil 2 to 3 minutes
until nicely toasted; remove
from heat; set aside.
Can be prepared one day ahead; covered at
room temperature.
In a small bowl combine tomatoes, oil, parmesan, parsley,
garlic, salt and pepper. Spread Brie on crostini bread slices, add tomato mixture; top with sliced basil and toasted pine
nuts. Serve on a platter; garnish with
tomato rose if
desired.
Wine
recommendation: Chardonnay; Pinot Noir
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