Brûléed Brie Crostini

Ingredients

1 baguette, cut into 1/2″-thick slices 2 tbsp.

unsalted butter, softened 3/4 c.

cherry jam 1

(8-oz.) wheel brie, cut into 1/3″-thick pieces 1/4 c.

granulated sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spread bread with a thin layer of butter and arrange on a baking sheet.

2. Bake bread until toasted and golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

3. Spread toast with jam. Place a slice of brie on top, trimming to fit as needed. Sprinkle brie with 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar.

4. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize sugar. Serve immediately.