Shelly's Recipe

PESTO FILLED BABY BRIE

Category: Cheese

1 pkg (13.2 oz) Alouette Baby Brie, Original
1 small clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp chopped pine nuts or walnuts
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Split Alouette Baby Brie horizontally into two layers. Set aside.

In food processor, chop garlic finely. Add fresh basil leaves, half of the butter, lemon juice and pepper. Process until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread filling evenly onto one layer of Alouette Baby Brie then top with second layer, cut side down.

Spread remaining butter around edges of Alouette Baby Brie. Sprinkle with parsley. To serve, cut into wedges.

Hint: Make 24 hours before serving so that flavors will blend.