Back to Recipes
Sweet & DessertIntermediate15 min
Dark Chocolate Fig & Mascarpone Crostini
This decadent crostini is a sophisticated blend of sweet and savory, featuring creamy mascarpone cheese and a rich dark chocolate ganache. The chewy, caramelized figs and a sprinkle of sea salt create a complex flavor profile that is perfect for a holiday dessert or appetizer.
Share this recipe:
Ingredients
- •small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- •1/4-tablespoon honey
- •tablespoons heavy cream
- •tablespoon honey
- •dried mission figs, thinly sliced
- •Pinch of flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush baguette slices with melted butter and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- 3While the bread toasts, prepare the ganache: In a small, microwave
- 4safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 15
- 5second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Stir in the honey.
- 6Spread a generous layer of softened mascarpone cheese on each toasted crostini base.
- 7Drizzle the warm dark chocolate ganache over the mascarpone, then top each with 2
- 8thin slices of dried fig.
- 9Finish with a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the chocolate flavor and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, infuse the heavy cream with a vanilla bean pod before making the ganache. This crostini pairs beautifully with a glass of ruby Port or a rich, dark-roast coffee.
Ratings & Reviews
Rate & Review "Dark Chocolate Fig & Mascarpone Crostini"
Community Reviews
No Reviews Yet
Be the first to share your thoughts about this recipe!