Breakfast Bruschetta
Bruschetta for breakfast? You bet... toasted, gourmet bread slices are spread with a delicious mixture of mascarpone, ricotta and fresh mint and topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. It’s a delightfully different way to enjoy bruschetta and it's guaranteed to brighten your day! This recipe was developed using hand-crafted Ecce Panis bread. If Ecce Panis isn't available in your market, you can substitute your favorite artisan-quality bread.
serves
4
people
Ingredients
cost per recipe: $5.43
The price is determined by the national average.
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1/2
Ecce Panis European Baguette, cut in half crosswise then lengthwise
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1
tablespoon butter, melted
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4
ounces (1/2 of an 8-ounce container) mascarponeor cream cheese, softened
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1/2
cup ricotta cheese
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1
tablespoon chopped fresh mint
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1
dash each saltand ground black pepper
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1
dash black pepper
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1
cup chopped assorted fresh fruit(strawberries, blueberries, kiwis), sweetened, if desired
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1
tablespoon honey
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the broiler. Place the bread, cut-side up, onto a baking sheet. Brush the bread with the butter. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes or until the bread is lightly toasted.
Step 2
Stir the mascarpone, ricotta cheese and mint in a medium bowl. Season with the salt and black pepper, if desired.
Step 3
Spread the cheese mixture on the bread. Top with the fruit. Drizzle with the honey.
