Cherry Pecan Brie

Directions

1. 1
   Allow the Brie to rest at room temperature for about 1 hour.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, combine the cherries, yellow pepper, and green onion in a medium size bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the sugar, using more or less depending on the sweetness of the cherries, and the salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Shortly before serving, assemble the Brie: Using a long serrated knife, cut the Brie in half horizontally, separating the top from the bottom.
6. 6
   Place the top to one side and cover the bottom layer with half of the cherry mixture; cover with half the pecans.
7. 7
   Replace the top, and with the same knife, gently saw off the thin white rind of the top of the cheese.
8. 8
   Spoon the remaining cherry mixture on top and cover with remaining nuts.
9. 9
   Serve at room temperature, accompanied by French bread.
10. 10
    (Do not refrigerate, it will make the pecans soggy.
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