If every meal I ate for the rest of my life was a sweet one, I would die a happy girl.
That is, until I had a desperate craving for salt, in which I would tear into a bag of salt and vinegar chips quicker than Mr. How Sweet devours a 10oz steak.
I was lucky enough that Mr. How Sweet didn’t eat us out of house and home this weekend. For once. Probably because we weren’t home.
That allowed me to whip up this fantastic bruschetta.
I love mini snacks.
They allow you to curb cravings with just a few bites, or eat triple the amount you normally would because they are so tiny.
I roll with the latter.
It’s all about balance, people.
I sliced and toasted a whole grain baguette that I bought at Whole Foods. It was difficult not to dig into this baby sans fruit. It was doughy and delicious.
Topped with creamy mascarpone and fresh, crisp fruit, this is a perfect Summer dessert, snack or appetizer.
Not to mention, it is colorful and full of flavor.
My simple mind enjoys eating items that are brightly colored.
Fresh Fruit Bruschetta
1 whole wheat baguette
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup chopped strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup chopped mango
1 kiwi, chopped
Preheat oven to 400.
Slice baguette and lay on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Toast until golden brown.
In a bowl, combine mascarpone and honey. Spread a tablespoon on each baguette. Top with an assortment of chopped fruit.
Warm, toasty bread, creamy cheese and sugar?
Don’t mind if I do.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
I have NEVER seen this before. Now lemme stop being lazy and cut up some fruit. Then I will make it.
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mascarpone cheese? I have never heard of that ( i am a sheltered child) But I must try!
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Jessica — May 3rd, 2010 @ 6:36 am
It is a thick, delicious cream cheese – it’s often used in tiramisu!
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Perfect for a summer BBQ!
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Oh goodness that looks yummy! The fruit makes it so fresh and totally healthy ;)
…. and for the record… I definitely would have dug into the baguette if it was and doughy….
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You have just given me the excuse to eat ‘dessert pizza’ for a meal… muahaha. This recipe looks absolutely refreshing, thank you for sharing!
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Now that is my kind of treat! I love the small treats too, since you can eat more of them! YUM!
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Mmmm…love, love, LOVE mascarpone. Yum! These look so professional!
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I <3 you for this awesome spring/summer recipe! Perfect for lunch or any fun get-to-gether. My mom will love you for it too! I make a similar type appetizer…but I toast tortillas with cinnamon sugar and basically mash up the fruit for a fruit salsa. SO delish!
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Jessica — May 3rd, 2010 @ 8:55 am
Oooooh I make that too and basically eat the entire thing with a sin. It’s amazing.
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These are adorable!! So colorful and cute. I want them now!
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Funny, I just made a similar recipe, haven’t posted it yet. Love yours! It is so pretty!
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Jessica — May 3rd, 2010 @ 7:31 am
Great minds think alike! :)
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Bread? Check. Cheese? Check. Fruit? Check.
Talk about perfect :)
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hell yes! i need to eat those soon…like yesterday :) seriously though, i see these very clearly in my near future!
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What an awesome idea…so creative! This would be great to bring to a pot luck brunch :)
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This looks deeeeelicious! Perfect for the hot weather!
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i LOVE mascarpone cheese, this looks delightful!!!!!!!!!
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amazing… :)
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Holy Bruschetta, this looks delicious! What could be better than bread, cream cheese & fruit!?
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do my eyes deceive me?? Is this something semi-healthy on your blog?? I want more brownies. ;)
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These are absolutely beautiful and they sound delicious!!
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These look so delicious and adorable!! I love them – the mascarpone cheese must be perfect with them. I’ve tried something like this with an overly sweet whipped-topping and it was too much – I’m going to try this next!
http://www.margaritareczek.com
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I always drool over your photos but this is literally mouth watering.
I love the idea and the execution looks incredible! I’ll definitely serve this next time there’s a brunch opportunity!
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Best. Idea. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a beautiful plate! That would be perfect for a brunch – how can you go wrong with marscapone cheese??!!
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Perfect treat to bring to a summer get together! Or to just eat in front of the tv by myself…
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OMG. It’s dreary and muggy in Boston today. And that fruit looks so bright and refreshing. I want this snack NOW. :)
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What a fun app! These would be so jammin at a party- unexpected! The mascarpone must really make them too- deliciousness. You are such a creative lady!
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I’ve never ever had a fruity bruschetta but this looks amazing!
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I know what you mean about colorful food. Sometimes appearance is just as important as flavor (welll, almost)!
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That is my kind of bruschetta!
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So here’s the thing. If I paid you lots of money would you move in with me and just be my personal chef?
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That fruit bruschetta is beautiful! I think I might make it for mother’s day brunch :)
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It’s like fruit pizza on a baguette! Genius!! :)
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So pretty! Looks delicious, too. Very summery and refreshing. :) Props for not eliminating the baguette before the fruit was on it. lol
Jenn
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that looks amazing!
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Genius – simple and minimal cooking needed – a perfect snack on a hot day!
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Dang! Now why haven’t I thought of THAT before! Awesome! I’m totally going to throw some coconut in mine somewhere – in the marscapone or in the fruit?? I’m totally into coconut on everything, though!! :D
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You sold with with the mascarpone cheese. It’s a favorite of mine. This is so pretty! Perfect party food!
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I really, really want one of those. This is my kind of recipe — simple, but delicious.
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Just in case you’re wondering, I can’t even look at your previous post as I might just eat my computer based off the title.
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I love these…so colourful, healthy and delicious. If I eat this everyday, I’m sure I will live to a ripe, healthy age :D
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I’d toss the fruit in a splash of some balsamic vinegar :d
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I want to throw a party just to make this! Or maybe I’ll crash a party and bring this…I will be forgiven for crashing, obviously.
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Those are gorgeous!! I know these would be such a hit at a summer party. I’ll have to make these for our next get together.
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genius as usual! so happy I got to see you this weekend, wish we could have met up on Sunday. Cait is going to be in Baltimore the weekend of June 19. soooo i’m thinking you should jump in for the roadtrip too! yes? okay see you in a month and a half!
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How divine! You are a genius! Now I know what I’m bringing to my friend’s bbq this weekend ;)
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These are SO beautiful!!
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AH this is such a great idea!!! I think I might make these for Mother’s Day brunch. I was looking for a light dessert and this seems ideal. Great!
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Fruit bruschetta? I must admit that I was skeptical when I saw the title – but boy does that look good!
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yeah it’s good to kick fruit up a notch. i love strawberries but tire of them being so boring. love this!
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Haha, I’m SO with you. I could eat sweets for the rest of my life. No doubt. Also, mascarpone is heaven. That just looks like summer on a plate, I love it.
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