Looking for a quick and elegant appetizer to wow your guests? Balsamic Strawberry Bruschetta is the perfect choice! This dish is a delightful combination of flavors with crunchy toasted baguette slices, creamy mascarpone, juicy sweet strawberries, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. Topped with fresh basil, it’s great for parties or a fancy dinner starter.
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
marinate 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine European Cuisine, Italian
Servings 10appetizers
Calories 124kcal
Ingredients
1baguette
½cupmascarpone
½cupstrawberrieswashed and hulled
2tablespoonsbalsamic glaze
⅓ozfresh basilleaves
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Slice the baguette into 10 pieces to make bruschetta.
1 baguette
Grill the slices on both sides until golden brown.
Spread a layer of mascarpone on each grilled slice.
½ cup mascarpone
Cut the strawberries in half. Place the strawberry halves on top of the mascarpone.
½ cup strawberries
Drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the strawberries.
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Tear the basil leaves into small strips. Sprinkle the basil over the bruschetta.
⅓ oz fresh basil
Serve immediately and enjoy! 🌿🍓
NOTES
1. Can I Prepare the Bruschetta Ahead of Time? Yes! You can toast the baguette slices and prep the strawberries and mascarpone beforehand. Just wait to assemble everything until right before serving to keep the bread crunchy.