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Strawberry Chambord Whipped Cheese Toasts

These Strawberry Chambord Whipped Cheese Toasts are a gorgeous Spring appetizer, perfect for a brunch, bridal shower or drinks on the patio!

Prep Time
1 hr 2 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 2 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 4 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Chambord raspberry liqueur
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • coarse sea salt
  • 1 loaf french baguette sliced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese OR soft goat cheese*
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • Maldon sea salt for serving optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine the vinegar and Chambord into a small saucepan over medium high heat.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until mixture thickens, reduces by half and coats the back of a spoon.  Set aside to cool.
  2. Once the syrup is cool, toss with the berry pieces along with 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt.  Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Strain out excess liquid, leaving about 1/4 cup of the liquid in the bowl.
  3. Meanwhile,  arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Place in the oven under the broiler and toast until golden.  Watch carefully as they burn easily!
  4. Combine the cream cheese with the blue cheese (or goat cheese) along with 1/2 teaspoon of coarse sea salt (if using kosher salt instead reduce to 1/4 teaspoon).  Whisk together until light and airy.
  5. To assemble toasts, top each slice of toast with some cheese mixture, a basil leaf and a spoonful of the strawberries.  Season with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • *Kristy calls for Stilton blue cheese, but as I am one of those weirdos who hates blue cheese, I used a soft goat cheese.  Use whichever one you love!
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  • *Recipe used with permission from Cooking with Cocktails by Kristy Gardner

Nutrition Information

Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 460mg (19%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 28.5mg (32%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% Daily Value*

Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.