Tropical Rum Mascarpone Crostini Delight

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •1/2 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
• •tablespoon dark rum
• •1/4 cup granulated sugar
• •oz mascarpone cheese, softened
• •tablespoon powdered sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• •Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with melted butter and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3In a small saucepan, combine the diced pineapple, dark rum, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes
4. 4minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is soft and the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup. Let cool completely.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. 6To assemble, spread a generous layer of the rum
7. 7mascarpone mixture onto each crostini. Top with a spoonful of the caramelized pineapple
8. 8rum mixture.
9. 9Garnish each crostini with a sprinkle of toasted coconut and a small fresh mint leaf before serving.