Ingredients

(Preparation 35 minutes, cooking time 10 minutes)

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 strawberries
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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

Directions

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

Nutrition information per serving: 513 cal., 35 g fat, 84 mg chol., 482 mg sodium; 34 g carbo; 5 g fiber; 18 g pro.