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Blackberry and Lemon Mascarpone Crostini
A beautiful appetizer with toasted crostini, creamy mascarpone cheese, sugared blackberries, and fresh lemon zest.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizers
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
20
Author:
Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
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
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.