Sundried Tomato Pesto And Brie In Phyllo Food

GOOEY BAKED BRIE IN PHYLLO DOUGH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) degrees.
• Lay a sheet of phyllo dough horizontally on a smooth, dry surface. Brush with melted butter. Place another sheet on top. Layer with butter. Continue until you have four sheets on top of each other.
• Layer the remaining sheets vertically. Make sure to butter each sheet.
• Place brie in the center of the sheets and top with raspberry preserves.
• Fold sheet corners over the brie. Brush with more melted butter and place on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 400°F (200°C) between 25-30 minutes.
• Serve warm, with bread or crackers.
• Enjoy!

PHYLLO-WRAPPED BRIE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Lightly brush one sheet of phyllo dough with some of the butter mixture; place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter mixture. Repeat twice., Cut layered phyllo into a 9-in. square; discard trimmings. Spread chopped tomatoes in the center of the square. Place Brie over tomatoes. , Brush corners of phyllo with 1 teaspoon butter mixture. Fold pastry over the cheese and pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter mixture. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with crackers.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO ON BRIE

Steps:

• In mini food processor, chop sun-dried tomatoes finely. Add basil leaves; whirl until finely chopped. Add olive oil and salt; whirl until blended and smooth; stir in garlic.
• Place Brie on baking sheet. Top with tomato mixture. (Recipe can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts slightly.
• (For a pasta sauce, whirl in ½ cup grated Grana Padano or Romano with olive oil.)

SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and lay face up on a sheetpan prepared with olive oil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Let dry in a 200 degree oven for 4 to 5 hours. Tomatoes will not dry out completely. Put the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, and salt in a blender or food processor.
• Process until the mixture is rough-textured, not completely smooth

SUNDRIED TOMATO, PESTO AND BRIE IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Remove toothpicks prior to serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Everything goes into the food processor.
• Whirl till you have a thick, grainy sauce.
• Store in the refrigerater covered, or serve immediately: 1/4 cup for each serving.
• Pass some additional Parmesan for individual taste.

BRIE TOPPED WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place brie on a platter,top with pesto.
• Decorate with tomatoes.
• Serve with crackers or fresh crisp Italian bread.