Strawberry-Brie Bruschetta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 375-degrees.
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 and remove.
Top each slice with one slice of Brie; return to oven.
Bake an additional 4-6 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.
Note: to toast almonds, spread on even layer on baking sheet.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.