Alouette Baby Brie Toasts With Pear and Chocolate Wine Sauce

Ingredients

• 13 1/4 ounces brie round
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons almonds, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 pears, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 baguette

Directions

1. 1

   Preparation:.

2. 2

   Combine wine and sugar in saucepan and reduce over medium heat for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Cut baguette into 40 thin slices. Brush both sides with olive oil and broil until golden on both sides. Cool.

5. 5

   Cut brie into 4 quarters. Cut each quarter into 10 slices. Lay slices on chilled plate.

6. 6

   In small skillet, toss almonds until golden brown. Remove from heat and toss with allspice.

7. 7

   Assembly:.

8. 8

   Place baguette rounds on cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Spread 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate wine sauce on each slice.

10. 10

    Divide minced pear evenly among the slices.

11. 11

    Lay a slice of brie on top of each "crouton.".

12. 12

    Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

13. 13

    Heat in 350 degree oven for five minutes.