Pesto Filled Baby Brie

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (13 1/4 ounce) package baby brie round, original alouette
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (1 1/2 tsp. dried)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• squeeze fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped pine nuts or 1 tablespoon walnuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 split the brie horizontally into two layers. set aside.
• 2 in food processor, chop garlic finely. add fresh basil leaves, half of the butter, lemon juice and pepper. process until smooth. stir in nuts.
• 3 spread filling evenly onto one layer of the brie then top with second layer, cut side down.
• 4 spread remaining butter around edges of the cheese and sprinkle with parsley.
• 5 to serve, cut into wedges.
• 6 hint: make 24 hours before serving so that flavors will blend.