Bruschetta Appetizer Tart

Prep Time:15 Mins | Total Time:25 Mins | Makes:16 appetizers

Bring the fresh tomato and basil flavors of summer into your kitchen in an appetizer made easy with Pillsbury* refrigerated pie crust.

1/2 pkg Pillsbury* Refrigerated Pie Crusts, softened as directed on box (1 crust)

1 cup (250 mL) chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (3 medium)

1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 425ºF. Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except cheese.
Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread tomato mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheese.
Return to oven; bake 7 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Tip : Use kitchen scissors to "chop" the fresh basil in this recipe. It saves preparation and clean-up time.