Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Crostini with Mascarpone Whipped Cream and Pistachios
Sweet roasted strawberries are a perfect match for the mascarpone whipped cream.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crostini
Servings: 12people
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
3cupsstrawberriescut in half (large berries can be quartered)
2tablespoonsolive oildivided
1teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
1baguette cut into 1/2 inch slices
1cupheavy whipping creamchilled
8ouncesmascarpone cheeseat room temperature
4tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar
1/2cupchopped pistachios
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar. On a baking sheet lined with parchment, spread the strawberries in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir the strawberries and roast for an addition 5-10 minutes. Transfer the berries to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
Brush both sides of the crostini with olive oil and line on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5 minutes or until golden and then turn the slices over. Bake for an additional 5 minutes and then transfer the bread to a cooling rack.
Using a hand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the cream, mascarpone and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Assemble the crostini by placing 1-2 tablespoons of strawberries on a crostini round. Top the strawberries with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and sprinkle with pistachios. Serve immediately.