Berry and Mascarpone Crostini
I am officially declaring this 4th of July Week on this blog. Or Americana Week. Or Patriotic Week. Whatever you want to call it, I am going to be sharing three great recipes this week that would be perfect to make for the 4th!
I’m not sure whether I want to call this berry and mascarpone crostini an appetizer or a dessert. It could really go both ways. Here’s what ya got: toasted bread smeared with mascarpone cheese and topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. It’s so simple, it’s not even really a recipe, but when it comes to making food for the 4th, I want recipes that are quick and easy as I would much rather be spending the day with family and friends! This crostini looks so festive with its red, white, and blue colors and it just screams summer!
Berry and Mascarpone Crostini
Berry and Mascarpone Crostini - toasted bread topped with mascarpone cheese, fresh berries, and topped with a drizzle of honey!
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette, sliced into 1/2-1-inch thick slices
- vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- about 10 oz. mascarpone cheese (can also use cream cheese or ricotta cheese)
- 1 pint berries of your choice (blueberries, raspberries, and/or sliced strawberries)
- honey (for drizzling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the slices of bread on a large baking sheet. Brush the top of each slice with some vegetable oil. Toast the slices in the oven for about 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3 minutes.
- Spread some of the mascarpone cheese on top of each slice. Top with a pile of berries and then a drizzle of honey
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1 crostiniAmount Per Serving: Calories: 122Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
34 Comments on “Berry and Mascarpone Crostini”
What a beautiful crostini to begin your week of celebrations :)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I will 2nd your declaration for it to be Americana week since I want to see more of your beautiful dishes. This one is fantastic and I never thought to put fresh berries on crostini like this. YUM! :)
These crostini sound fantastic! I love simple dishes like this : )
I have seen this before with whipped ricotta but not mascarpone. I haven’t tried either. The idea is wonderful though. I cannot see the rest of the red, white and blue creations.
What a beautiful post. Simple and summer – what could be better?
That picture of drizzling the honey…ugghhh…sooo pretty!
Woohoo for 4th of July week! This crostini looks amazing. I love the sweet honey drizzle :)
Oh wow, Steph! These are SO gorgeous and smart! I would have never thought to make a berry and mascarpone crostini for a party. I absolutely love this!
Yum! I had mascarpone cheese for the first time this year and now I am in love!! Your idea of mascarpone and berries on bread is awesome!!! I love this and would love to eat it!!!!
These look great, perfect for the Fourth!
These look like the perfect bites for the fourth! So pretty!!
How gorgeous is this?! I most definitely need to make this for July 4th!
Loving this!! I usually see savory crostini, but this is looking so much better!
Looks delicious and easy! I love the sweetness of mascarpone.
These are gorgeous! Mmm, and I love the touch of honey.
This is the most beautiful crostini ever!
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These are lovely and so beautiful to look at!! I’m sure they were delicious as well, I love the mascarpone/berries combo ;)
Oh, I love this! French bread is such a great dessert vehicle that is so overlooked sometimes, right? And I love the cheese and berries and the romantic little drizzle of honey. Bravo. It’s beautiful and I can practically taste it already!!
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I could eat these every day and be very happy! Beautiful!
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This was absolutely delicious! I love the combination of berries and mascarpone!
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Those look amazing! I am going to make some and bring them into work. Do you know how well or how long they stay good for? Or are they best eaten right away?
Thanks!
Kim
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