Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 12 slices French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 12 slices (about 12 ounces) Brie cheese
• 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 to 5 cups) sliced stemmed California strawberries
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted*

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter; arrange, butter side up, on large baking sheet.
3. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1 teaspoon over each slice of bread. Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
4. Toast bread in oven for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from oven. Top each with 1 slice cheese; return to oven.
6. Bake for an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine strawberries, vanilla extract and remaining sugar mixture; toss lightly.
8. Place two bruschetta on each serving plate.
9. Spoon 1/3 cup strawberry mixture over each; sprinkle with almonds.
10. Serve immediately.

Notes

* To toast almonds, spread in even layer on baking sheet. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.

Nutrition

Per serving: 513 calories; 35g fat; 84mg cholesterol; 482mg sodium; 34g carbohydrate; 5g fiber; 18g protein

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Strawberry Commission