Make Ahead Prosciutto and Cherry Bruschetta

Makes 6 large toasts

Make Ahead: 1 day ahead cut up cherries and crumble blue cheese. Keep in the fridge. The bread can be toasted and kept out for about 6 hours. Assemble right before serving. All of these ingredients can be served at room temperature, perfect for a picnic or appetizers in your backyard.

Ingredients

• 6 slices rustic bread, ½ inch thick
• olive oil
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 cup cherries (bing or rainier), pitted and sliced
• 3 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• black pepper

Directions

1. Turn a grill or flat top on top med/high heat. Brush olive oil liberally on both sides of bread and place on heat. Toast for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn over and toast other side. Repeat with remaining toast.
2. When you are ready to serve, lay a slice of prosciutto on each toast, top evenly with cherries and blue cheese, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and top with cracked black pepper.