1½poundsabout 4 to 5 cups sliced stemmed California strawberries
½tspvanilla extract
1cupsliced almondstoasted
Instructions
Heat oven to 375ºF.
Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter and arrange, butter side up, on a large baking sheet.
In a 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 and top each with 1 slice brie cheese.
Return to oven for an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, in a 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.
Notes
To toast almonds, spread in even layer on baking sheet. Bake in 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.