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Sweet & DessertIntermediate15 min
Dark Chocolate Mascarpone and Cherry Crostini
A sophisticated dessert crostini that captures the essence of summer. Creamy, cocoa-infused mascarpone is spread over a crisp baguette slice, then topped with sweet, juicy fresh cherries. The final touch of a rich balsamic glaze elevates the flavors, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tart.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- •tablespoons powdered sugar
- •tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- •tablespoon balsamic glaze (or reduction)
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and uniform in color.
- 4Spread a generous layer of the chocolate mascarpone mixture onto each cooled crostini.
- 5Top each crostini with 3
- 6cherry halves. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
A perfect pairing for this dessert crostini is a glass of chilled Brachetto d'Acqui, a lightly sparkling, sweet red wine from Italy, which complements the chocolate and cherry notes beautifully.
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