Baked Brie with Cherries, Almonds and Bagels

By traciesparks

For simple sophistication and beautiful presentation, this easy appetizer served with flavorful Panera bagels turns any party into an elegant event.

TIP: The white rind on brie cheese is perfectly edible and helps retain the cheese’s shape as it bakes in the oven.

Ingredients

• 3 Panera Cherry Vanilla, Pink Ribbon, French Toast, and/or Cinnamon Raisin bagels
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 small wheel (about 8 ounces) brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons cherry jam

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Cut bagels into 1-inch cubes.

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in almonds and cook until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and remove from heat.

Center wheel of brie on a small round baking dish or glass pie plate. Spread jam over brie and top with almond mixture.

Bake until brie is very soft and scoopable, 7 to 8 minutes.

Place the dish on a trivet and serve with bagel cubes for scooping the oozing cheese.

Serves 6