Jo Ann's Holiday Brie

Ingredients

• 13.2 oz brie cheese 
• 0.3 cup caramel ice cream topping 
• 1 loaf top french toasted sliced
• 0.5 cup apricots dried chopped
• 0.5 cup pecans chopped
• 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

• microwave

Directions

1. Place cheese on an ungreased microwave-safe serving plate; microwave on high setting for 10 to 15 seconds.
2. Cut out a wedge to see if center is soft. If center is still firm, return to microwave for another 5 to 10 seconds, until cheese is soft and spreadable. Watch carefully, as center will begin to melt quickly.
3. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with fruits and nuts.
4. Serve with toasted slices of crusty French bread.