1 (8 inch wheel) Brie cheese (about 2 1/4 lbs.)
2/3 lb. blue cheese, rind removed
1/3 c. apricot preserves
1/2 c. chopped nuts

On serving platter, freeze Brie 30 minutes. With long, sharp knife, cut Brie horizontally in half.

On small plate, place blue cheese. Heat on Low (10% power) 1 to 2 minutes, until spreadable. Spread blue cheese onto one cut surface of Brie; top with second piece of Brie. Return layered Brie to freezer for 30 minutes. With sharp knife, cut off and discard top rind.

In small cup, heat preserves on High 1 minute. Spread evenly on Brie. Top with nuts. Cover loosely; chill.

To serve, heat on Low 6 to 7 minutes, until Brie is softened, rotating dish twice. Serve with fruit or crackers. Makes about 30 servings.