Pesto Filled Baby Brie
By: Corrinne
Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 7:45am

Ingredients




1 package (13.2 oz.) Baby Brie Wheel, Original Alouette
1 small clove garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil (1 ½ tsp. dried)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
of freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pine nuts or walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Preparation

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.