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[color:"blue"]Dessert Bruchetta[/color]

1 package (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake loaf, cut into fourteen 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup soft cream cheese with strawberries, raspberries or pineapple
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, well drained
Assorted bite-size pieces fresh fruit (kiwifruit, strawberry, raspberry, pear, apple)
Chocolate-flavor syrup, if desired
Toasted coconut or sliced almonds, if desired

1. Set oven control to broil. Place pound cake slices (12) on rack in broiler pan.
Broil with tops 4 to 5 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown.
2. Spread each slice with about 2 teaspoons cream cheese. Cut slices diagonally in half to make 28 pieces.
Top with orange segments and desired fruit.
3. Drizzle with syrup; sprinkle with coconut. Arrange on serving platter.

Oh. My. GOD that sounds good! And perfect for a large crowd!