Finger Food & Dips

Polenta with The Original™ Grape Tomatoes, Bocconcini and Pesto

An easy vegetarian idea that's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Serves 24.
Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: 15 minutes plus 2 hours' chilling time.

Ingredients

• 12 The Original™ grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 100g instant polenta
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
• 100g bocconcini, sliced into 24 pieces
• 60ml pre-made basil pesto

Cooking Instructions

• In a large saucepan, bring milk and water to the boil. Add polenta and reduce heat to low.
• Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and butter.
• Grease a baking tray and pour in polenta. Spread to a rectangle 12cm x 18cm and approximately 5mm thick. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Cut into 3cm diameter circles and char-grill briefly on both sides till lightly browned.
• Top each round with bocconcini slice, halved grape tomato and a drizzle of pesto. Secure with a cocktail pick to serve.