Description
Berry Mascarpone Toasts are a cozy and elegant breakfast treat. Thick artisan bread is toasted and topped with creamy mascarpone, sweetened with honey and vanilla, and layered with fresh berries. Finished with lemon zest and mint, these toasts are perfect for brunch or a special morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick artisan bread
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves
- A pinch of sea salt
- Butter, for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Toast bread slices in a skillet with butter until golden brown.
- Mix mascarpone, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Wash and slice berries; sprinkle lightly with sugar if desired.
- Spread mascarpone on toast slices.
- Arrange berries on top in a colorful pattern.
- Sprinkle lemon zest and sea salt over berries.
- Garnish with mint leaves and drizzle honey if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Let mascarpone reach room temperature for easy spreading. Toast bread just before serving for crunch. Prep berries ahead but dry thoroughly to avoid soggy toast. Drizzle extra honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55