Have You Ever Tried Strawberry Bruschetta? Was It a Hit?

[heat123]

It sounded kind of yummy. Has anyone ever tried it before? Was it a hit?

thanks!

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Strawberry Bruschetta Spring/Summer 2005 Season’s BestAgain, cut and copy from MSN group. I've made these before, always a HIT!!

Lisa


Strawberry Bruschetta
The Pampered Chef®
Spring/Summer 2005 Season’s Best

20 slices French bread, cut 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon Pantry Korintje Cinnamon
1 lemon
1 container (8 ounces) cream cheese spread
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
Additional powdered sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice bread using Serrated Bread Knife; place bread slices on Rectangle Stone. Place butter in Small Micro-Cooker®; microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds or until melted. Brush butter over bread slices using Pastry Brush. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in Flour Sugar/Shaker; sprinkle evenly over bread slices. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown; remove baking stone from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack.

Meanwhile, zest lemon using Lemon Zester/Scorer to measure 1 teaspoon zest. Juice lemon using Juicer to measure 2 teaspoons juice. In Small Batter Bowl, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk. Hull strawberries using Cook's Corer®; coarsely chop using Food Chopper.

Using Small Scoop, scoop cream cheese mixture over bread slices; spread evenly using Small Spreader. Place bread slices on Simple Additions® Large Square Platter; top with strawberries using Medium Scoop. Sprinkle bruschetta with almonds and powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

Yield: 20 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 250 mg, Fiber 2 g

Cook's Tip: To toast almonds in the microwave oven, place almonds in Small Oval Baker; microwave on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after each 30-second interval. Cool completely.

Ground cinnamon can be substituted for the Pantry Korintje Cinnamon, if desired.

Cook's Tip: Ground cinnamon can be substituted for the Pantry Korintje Cinnamon, if desired.

Marilyn Horton
Independent Kitchen Consultant
The Pampered Chef®
H-(770) 338-0630 W-(770) 246-8708
[email protected]

 

[Mystik]

I've never made it, but have tasted it, and it's very yummy.

 

[PampMomof3]

My recruit made it for her first show and everyone loved it! She said it was easy too!

 

[pamperedchef216]

I love the strawberry bruschetta. I made that for one of my first shows and the ladies went crazy for them!!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

It is really good! I made it for a church function and everyone raved about it...the lemon in the cream cheese spread is very refreshing and goes well with the strawberries!

 

[Marg]

I did Strawberry bruschetta for almost all of my shows last summer - it was a huge hit!

 

[heat123]

I think I may have to try them now that you all have raved about them!
thanks!