Description
This mascarpone & berries toast combines creamy mascarpone, fresh mixed berries, and crispy sourdough bread into a refreshing, elegant dish. It’s quick to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome snack. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a beautiful and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- Optional: lemon zest
- Optional: fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Optional: chia seeds, granola, or edible flowers for topping
Dietary Substitutions:
- Gluten-free bread
- Plant-based mascarpone or coconut cream
Instructions
- Toast sourdough bread slices until golden brown and crispy; set aside.
- Spread mascarpone cheese evenly over each slice of toast.
- Wash and prepare the berries: slice strawberries, halve large berries, and leave small ones whole.
- Arrange the berries on top of the mascarpone layer.
- Drizzle honey over the berries and add a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, chia seeds, granola, or edible flowers as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use in-season, ripe berries.
- Mix different berries for visual appeal and flavor variety.
- Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on sweetness preference.
- Add balsamic glaze or herbs like basil for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg