Dark Chocolate Devil's Food Crostini

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 20 slices)
• •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), finely chopped
• •1/4 cup heavy cream
• •tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• •1/4 cup powdered sugar
• •oz mascarpone cheese, chilled
• •1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• •tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •Pinch of sea salt

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the baguette slices with melted butter and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3Prepare the dark chocolate ganache: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. 4Prepare the mascarpone cream: In a small bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gently fold in the chilled mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5Macerate the raspberries: Gently toss the raspberries with the granulated sugar and let them sit for 5 minutes to release their juices.
6. 6Assemble the crostini: Spread a thin layer of the dark chocolate ganache on each toasted crostini. Top with a dollop of the mascarpone cream and finish with 2
7. 7macerated raspberries. Serve immediately.