Pesto Cream Cheese Strawberry Bruschetta Bites
An easy fresh bold flavored appetizer recipe that's perfect for those summer parties!
Prep Time:15 minutes Ready In:
30 minutes or less Serves:
2
Ingredients:
1 baguette cut into 1/2" slices 2 oz Tre Stelle® Light Cream Cheese Spread 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced HOMEMADE PESTO 2 cups fresh basil 1/2 cup of pecans 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 clove of garlic 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Make Homemade Pesto. Blend basil, pecans, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Slowly add the olive oil until smooth. Once completely blended, stir in the parmesan cheese. 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 Tre Stelle® light cream cheese on toasted baguette, top with a dollop of pesto, and a sliced strawberry.
