Cream Cheese And Pesto Bruschetta With Fresh Basil Flowers Recipes

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL FLOWERS

Steps:

• Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some lightly toasted pinenuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• 2. Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• 3. Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• 4. Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• 5. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some toasted pine nuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

CHEESY BRUSCHETTA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, on low until heated though and cheese begins to melt, 1-1/2-2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Serve with toasted bread.

BRUSCHETTA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended; stir in tomatoes, onion and 2 tablespoons basil., Spread cream cheese over bread slices; place slices on greased baking sheets. Top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese., Bake 7-9 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional basil.

PESTO CREAM CHEESE STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Instructions
• Make Homemade Pesto. Set aside.
• Toast baguette slices. (I toasted mine using a panini press. It's easy and a great way to get the kids to help)
• Assemble Bites. Spread Arla Plain cream cheese on toasted baguette, top with a dollop of pesto, and a sliced strawberry.
• To assemble Blueberry Cream Cheese Bites: spread Arla Blueberry cream cheese on toasted baguette, top with a sliced strawberry and fresh sliced basil.