What is your go-to summer appetizer? I feel like so many summer favorites are dips – and this is a beautiful change of pace! These bites are full of fresh flavors and a great balance of sweet and savory. They’re a perfect addition to the #FarmersMarketWeek lineup!

The special thing here is that the strawberries aren’t simple on top – they’re blended into the basil for an extra burst of sweetness!

Jump to:

• Ingredients
• Directions
• More #FarmersMarketWeek recipes
• Recipe for Strawberry Basil Brie Bites

Ingredients

For the strawberry basil:

• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 large strawberries, hulled

To assemble:

• 1 baguette, sliced thinly and toasted
• 4 oz. brie, cut into small wedges
• 1 cup strawberries, halved or quartered

Adding strawberries to the basil gives it a nice touch of sweetness! It also goes perfectly with the melty brie.

Directions

• Preheat the broiler.
• In a food processor, add basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth. Add 5 large strawberries and pulse until finely chopped.
• Place the toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet. Spread the basil on toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with a small wedge of brie.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes, until the brie is melted, being careful not to burn them.
• Remove from oven and immediately press a strawberry half (or quarter) into the melted brie.
• Serve immediately.

You can make the strawberry basil a few hours ahead and refrigerate it if you’ll be making these while entertaining. For best results, though, don’t assemble and broil until you’re ready to eat them!

Wednesday #FarmersMarketWeek Recipes

Farmer’s Market Week is always the first week in August. Whether you have a great local farm stand or market, are a member of a CSA or purchase your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, follow our Pinterest board, for great recipes including those for appetizers, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more.

Breakfast Recipes

• Glazed Peach Scones by Our Good Life
• Peach Pancakes by Life Love and Good Food

Starters and Sauce Recipes

• Air Fried Zucchini Fries by West Via Midwest
• Bacon Wrapped Pickles by Take Two Tapas
• Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup by Cookaholic Wife
• Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Raspberry Lemonade Limoncello Cocktail by Books n’ Cooks
• Strawberry Pesto Brie Bites by Kate’s Recipe Box
• Watermelon Rind Pickles by Palatable Pastime
• Zucchini Nachos by Magical Ingredients

Side Dishes Recipes

• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts by Devour Dinner
• Diner-Style Breakfast Potatoes and Onions by Family Around the Table
• Honeyed Carrots with Citrus Basil Gremolata by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Southwestern Potato Salad by The Freshman Cook
• Twice Baked Potatoes by Hostess At Heart
• Zucchini Corn Fritter by The Fresh Cooky

Main Dish Recipes

• Eggplant and Chickpea Fritters w/ Herb Yogurt Sauce by Savory Moments
• Philly Style Pepper Steak by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus by Blogghetti
• Steak and Bell Pepper Salad by The Redhead Baker

Dessert Recipes

• Apple Squash Quick Bread by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Corn Ice Cream by House of Nash Eats
• Homemade Peach Ice cream by SueBee Homemaker
• Peach Pie with Bourbon Caramel Sauce by Lemon Blossoms

Recipe

Strawberry Pesto Brie Bites

Yield: About 1 Dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Print

Ingredients

For the strawberry basil:

• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 large strawberries, hulled

To assemble:

• 1 baguette, sliced thinly and toasted
• 4 oz. brie, cut into small wedges
• 1 cup strawberries, halved or quartered

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. In a food processor, add basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth. Add 5 large strawberries and pulse until finely chopped.
3. Place the toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet. Spread the basil on toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with a small wedge of brie.
4. Broil for 1-2 minutes, until the brie is melted, being careful not to burn them.
5. Remove from oven and immediately press a strawberry half (or quarter) into the melted brie.
6. Serve immediately.