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Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe

December 27, 2019 by GG 6 Comments

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Blueberry Crostini
Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostinis is a quick and easy appetizer recipe. Perfect for last minute entertaining, toasts are topped with a sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese and a blueberry compote with hints of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil, a delicious flavor combination. #appetizer #entertaining #holiday #newyearseve #christmas #summer #blueberry #balsamicvinegar #cheese #easyrecipe #swirlsofflavor

Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe is a quick and easy appetizer recipe. Perfect for last minute entertaining, crispy toasts are topped with a sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese and a blueberry compote with hints of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. You’ll impress your guests on New Year’s Eve with this blueberry recipe with a delicious flavor combination.

Recipe developed for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. Food styling by GG.

Blueberry Crostini Recipe

Mascarpone is a sweet creamy cheese with rich buttery notes, giving our blueberry crostini recipe a delightful flavor and texture. Combine that with fresh blueberries simmered in a sweetened balsamic vinegar that makes a juicy saucy topping and you’ve got yourself a fabulous blueberry appetizer recipe!

First Published: December 30, 2018… Last Updated: December 27, 2019

And then there’s the fresh basil garnish for the finishing touch of deliciousness. A quick and easy recipe for a show stopping appetizer for any party or get together, this last minute appetizer is an all season recipe that will shine both on new Year’s Eve and in the warm summer months!

I developed this recipe for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. Hop on over to their site and you’ll find some great tips about blueberries! 

Read all about my tips and tricks for baking with blueberries in my interview on the U.S. Blueberry Highbush Council’s  blog.

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Balsamic Blueberry Crostinis

 

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • French baguette
    • olive oil
    • fresh blueberries
    • balsamic vinegar
    • sugar
    • mascarpone cheese
    • kosher salt
    • cracked black pepper
    • fresh basil

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Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostinis is a quick and easy appetizer recipe. Perfect for last minute entertaining, toasts are topped with a sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese and a blueberry compote with hints of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil, a delicious flavor combination. 

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: blueberry crostini
Servings: 18
Calories: 61 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
TOASTS:
  • 18 (1/4-inch thick) french baguette slices
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
BALSAMIC BLUEBERRIES:
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sugar
TOPPING:
  • 12 Tbs. mascarpone cheese
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Instructions
TOASTS:
  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Brush bread slices with olive oil. Arrange on baking sheet and bake until crisp and toasted, 8-10 minutes, turning once.
BALSAMIC BLUEBERRIES:
  1. Meanwhile, in medium non-stick skillet, heat blueberries, vinegar and sugar just until blueberries are tender and a sauce forms, 4-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
TOPPING:
  1. Top toasts with mascarpone cheese (about 2 teaspoons per toast) and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with balsamic blueberry mixture and fresh basil.
Recipe Notes

Makes 18 toasts.

Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 156IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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