Rustic Basil Pesto Baked Brie

Name: Rustic Basil Pesto Baked Brie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 6-Inch diameter brie wheel; 1/3 Cup pine nuts; 1/3 Cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped; 1/3 Cup dried cherries; 3 Teaspoons honey; Basil leaves for garnish; Assorted crackers

20 minutes

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Rustic Pesto is spooned over creamy brie cheese and topped with honey glazed dried fruit, fresh basil and toasted nuts for a lovely crunch. Simple appetizers like this baked brie recipe from Barilla are delicious, easy, and can be prepared quickly to share with guests. Rustic Pesto is spooned over a creamy wheel of your favorite brie cheese. Dried fruit and nuts are coated with a honey glaze and sit atop the pesto spread. The cheese is baked till melted - yet still holds its shape, and flavors have gently combined. Finish with basil, and enjoy with your favorite crackers.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2Tablespoons Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

16-Inch diameter brie wheel

1/3Cup pine nuts

1/3Cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped

1/3Cup dried cherries

3Teaspoons honey

Basil leaves for garnish

Assorted crackers

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

In a bowl mix cherries, nuts, and honey.

Step 3

Place cheese on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Spread pesto on top of brie wheel and top cheese with fruit and nut mixture.

Step 4

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melting but still holding its shape. Top with basil leaves and serve with your favorite crackers.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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