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.

Sweet & Dessert

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

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Brush 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.
In a small bowl, combine the warmed butterscotch sauce, toasted chopped pecans, and light brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
Spread a generous layer of softened mascarpone cheese onto each toasted crostini.
Spoon the butterscotch pecan mixture over the mascarpone.
Garnish 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.

From the Tini Crostini Collection