Baby Brie Crab Appetizers Recipes

ALOUETTE BABY BRIE TOASTS WITH PEAR AND CHOCOLATE WINE SAUCE

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.

CRAB-BRIE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into a ball; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Brush dough with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, brushing each layer with remaining butter., Place Brie in center of phyllo stack; top with ball of crab mixture. Bring up corners of dough around Brie and ball; invert and place seam side down in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Combine egg and water. Brush over dough., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving with crackers.