Blackberry and Lemon Mascarpone Crostini

Name: Blackberry and Lemon Mascarpone Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 serving
Ingredients: 1 fresh baguette; 2 cups fresh blackberries; 1/3 cup sugar; 8 ounces mascarpone cheese; 1 lemon; honey; Optional herbs -- thyme

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
20
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Blackberry and Lemon Mascarpone Crostini

Zelda Zimmerman

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A beautiful appetizer with toasted crostini, creamy mascarpone cheese, sugared blackberries, and fresh lemon zest.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 fresh baguette sliced and toasted
2 cups fresh blackberries
1/3 cup sugar more or less depending on how ripe the fruit is
8 ounces mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese
1 lemon zested
honey
Optional herbs -- thyme mint, basil

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Instructions

Lightly toast slices of french baguette.
In a bowl, combine blackberries and sugar. Set aside and let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
Generously spread mascarpone cheese over each slice. Top with sugared blackberries. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Drizzle with honey.
Top with fresh herbs, if you so desire or place on platter as garnish.