Strawberry-Brie Bruschetta

• 12 slices French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 12 slices brie cheese (about 12 ounces)
• 1 1/2 lbs sliced stemmed strawberries (about 4-5 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1. Heat oven to 375-degrees.
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.
4. Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
5. Toast bread in oven for 5 minutes and remove.
6. Top each slice with one slice of Brie; return to oven.
7. Bake an additional 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
8. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine strawberries, vanilla and remaining sugar mixture; toss lightly.
9. Place two bruschetta on each serving plate.
10. Spoon 1/3 cup strawberry mixture over each; sprinkle with almonds.
11. Serve immediately.
12. Note: to toast almonds, spread on even layer on baking sheet.
13. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.

bread, unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, brie cheese, strawberries, vanilla extract, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-brie-bruschetta-38126 (may not work)