Pesto Brie Bruschetta Recipes

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

PESTO BRIE TORTA

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and pesto until well blended.
• Using a sharp knife split brie wheel in half horizontally. Place one half cut side up on round serving plate. Spread with cream cheese mixture pressing down firmly. Top with second half cut side down. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least three hours.
• To serve let torta come back to room temperature and garnish with basil leaves. Cut wedge to show layers.

STRAWBERRY-BRIE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375-degrees.
• Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter; arrange, butter side up, on large baking sheet.
• In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1 teaspoon over each slice of bread.
• Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
• Toast bread in oven for 5 minutes and remove.
• Top each slice with one slice of Brie; return to oven.
• Bake an additional 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine strawberries, vanilla and remaining sugar mixture; toss lightly.
• Place two bruschetta on each serving plate.
• Spoon 1/3 cup strawberry mixture over each; sprinkle with almonds.
• Serve immediately.
• Note: to toast almonds, spread on even layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.

PESTO BRIE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Spread each slice of bread with some pesto and top with cheese slices, cut to fit.
• Place in toaster oven and toast until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Top each slice with some cherry tomatoes and serve!