Artichoke Pesto Brie Tart Appetizer

This is the first tart that I have ever made and it turned out fantastic. It is the perfect pesto appetizer for a dinner party. You get a little of everything in this tart- a vegetable, a cheese, pesto, and a wonderfully flaky tart crust. And best of all it’s so easy to make, just like making a pizza- buy the pre-made frozen tart crust, throw on the toppings and pop it in the oven- it’s that simple!

Should I buy a pre-made tart crust or make my own?

I am almost always a proponent of making every element of a recipe from scratch, when possible. However, if you are short on time like I am, buying a frozen pre-made tart crust from your local grocery store is a great idea. You still feel like you are actively cooking but buying a pre-made crust saves you a ton of time! Adding the toppings is really the fun part, anyway.

What is the best type of pesto to use in this recipe?

As I said above, I always prefer to make all of the elements of a recipe, when possible. A good example of this is the pesto. You can buy a store-bought pesto and save yourself a little time, I suggest Buitoni brand. However, making pesto is really easy and I find that making it at home makes it taste fresher and more flavorful than store-bought options. Check out this recipe for homemade pesto on my blog: Spinach Pesto Tortellini Salad. Making Pesto only requires 6 ingredients so give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

If you like pesto recipes, be sure to check out these other pesto recipes on my blog:

• Summer Pesto Pasta Salad
• Avocado Pesto Grilled Cheese

Recipe credit: Donna Hay