Baked Brie with Fresh Herbs

1/4 cup (3/4 oz) dried tomato bits
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lightly toasted nuts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
salt to taste
16 ounces Brie cheese
garlic croutons

Reconstitute tomato bits in hot water about 10 minutes; drain and set aside. In bowl of food processor combine tomato bits, basil, cheese, nuts, oil, garlic and pepper. Process to form a fine paste; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate.

Bring to room temperature before topping cheese. Trim top crust from Brie wheels. Cover top of cheese with tomato mixture, dividing equally.

On baking sheet, bake in 375�F oven about 5 minutes, just until cheese begins to melt. Transfer to serving plates and surround with croutons or crackers. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.

Makes 16 servings

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