Blueberry Crostini

Name: Blueberry Crostini
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 (18- to 24-inch) French baguette; Oil; ½ cup mascarpone cheese; 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried; 4 large basil leaves, cut into strips; Honey, to taste

Creamy mascarpone offers a subtle base while juicy blueberries carry the theme of summer in this fresh appetizer.

Creamy mascarpone offers a subtle base while juicy blueberries carry the theme of summer freshness. Basil’s boldness and the muting quality of honey offer perfect counterparts.

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

1 (18- to 24-inch) French baguette
Oil
½ cup mascarpone cheese
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
4 large basil leaves, cut into strips
Honey, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cut baguette into 32 slices. Brush both sides of each slice with oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, turning crostini over once during bake time. Let cool.
Spread mascarpone on top of crostini. Divide blueberries among crostini. Garnish crostini with basil and drizzles of honey.