Description
Berry Mascarpone Toasts are the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and fresh. Crispy toasted bread is layered with smooth mascarpone cheese, juicy mixed berries, and a drizzle of honey. This recipe feels elegant yet effortless, making it ideal for brunch, dessert, or a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices rustic bread
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups mixed berries
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
- Spread a generous layer of mascarpone mixture over warm toast.
- Top with fresh berries.
- Drizzle with extra honey and serve immediately.
Notes
Let mascarpone come to room temperature for easy spreading. You can prepare the mascarpone mixture ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Toast bread just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg