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Sweet & DessertIntermediate20 min
Butterscotch Mascarpone Pecan Dessert Crostini
This crostini is a sweet and savory tribute to the golden, buttery flavor of butterscotch pudding, a classic comfort dessert. The creamy, rich topping, combined with the subtle saltiness of the toasted bread, creates a perfectly balanced and utterly addictive bite. It's an unexpected dessert crostini that will delight your guests with its sophisticated simplicity.
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Ingredients
- •1 baguette, thinly sliced and lightly toasted
- •8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- •1/2 cup butterscotch sauce, warmed
- •1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- •1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- 2Brush baguette slices lightly with melted butter and toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the warmed butterscotch sauce, toasted chopped pecans, and light brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
- 4Spread a generous layer of softened mascarpone cheese onto each toasted crostini.
- 5Spoon the butterscotch pecan mixture over the mascarpone.
- 6Garnish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a deeper, more complex flavor, use a dark rum or bourbon instead of vanilla extract in the butterscotch sauce. Pair this sweet crostini with a chilled glass of Tawny Port or a late-harvest Riesling to complement the caramel notes.
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