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CROSTINI WITH BRIE, CRANBERRY & PISTACHIOS
Ingredients:
8 oz brie, at room temperature
½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup pistachios, chopped
1 baguette French bread
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Method:
- Preheat oven to broil. Move oven rack near the top.
- Slice bread about 3/8-inch thick, about 24 slices. Place bread on a sheet pan and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Lightly toast one side of the bread, about 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Using a butter-knife spread a thin layer of the brie on the toasted side. Sprinkle with the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
Serves 12 as an appetizer