Strawberry Bruschetta

Submitted by MigJ9063

"Sweeten up any meal with this delicious dessert. This recipe is from Eating Well."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 cups strawberries (sliced or diced)
• 4 tablespoons mascarpone (Italian cream cheese)

directions

1. Toast bread in a toaster.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture begins to bubble, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add strawberries and stir until juices begin to exude and the berries are heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone on each piece of toast. Top with the warm berries.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

This is lovely! Wonderful blend of flavors and easy to prepare. Thanks for sharing!

 

[loof751]

What a wonderful little treat! The citrus and brown sugar flavors are a great complement to the strawberries and the creamy mascarpone brings it all together. I know you called this dessert, but I enjoyed it for breakfast. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe! Made for Fall PAC 2008