Baked Brie with Cherries and Crostini

Make the crostini by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and put them into the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Prepare the brie by coating a small cast iron skillet with olive oil cooking spray.

Place the brie round in a small cast iron skillet or other oven-safe dish, then put it into the oven. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the brie is softened. Remove from the oven.

Prepare the cherries while the brie is baking by placing the cherries (bourbon if using) and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cherries begin to release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. 

To serve, spoon the cherries on top of the warm baked brie then drizzle with some honey, to taste. Top with thyme leaves and sprig as garnish. Serve immediately with the warm crostini and extra honey on the side. Enjoy!

Note: if using frozen cherries, after they simmer in the butter, drain some of the excess liquid so it’s a bit thicker to drizzle over the brie. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the frozen cherries as they aren’t as sweet as fresh cherries.