Rye, Brie, Raspberry Appetizer

Brie is a smooth, creamy cheese, combined with another couple of simple ingredients you get a decadent sophisticated flavor combination that will please your palate. This yummy appetizer recipe is nice because it takes just minutes to create.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf rye cocktail bread (miniature, pre-sliced, often in deli section)
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 -8 ounce package Brie cheese, quartered and then slice the quarters 4xs
• Raspberry preserves

Directions:

Preheat oven 300 degrees. Place individual slices of rye bread on a cooking sheet.  Place a piece of brie on each slice. Place a basil leaf or two on each. Place in oven for three to five minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven and top each with a 1/2 teaspoon dollop of raspberry preserves. Serve warm.

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Kristen Kizer

Kristin is a freelance writer and runs a decorative paint business.