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Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini

by Ann
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Inspired by my posts from my dear friends Ann from the Fountain Avenue Kitchen and Sonali from the Foodie Physician.

Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini


A simple and elegant treat for appetizer or dessert! Decadent chocolate mascarpone schmear on toasted baguette with fresh strawberries and basil. Served with white wine garnished with strawberry and basil leaves.

Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini

I came home yesterday from our normal Saturday run-around with a huge chocolate craving and I’d just bought a nice loaf of bread, so I decided to make some chocolate crostini. I started playing with basil leaves and strawberries while I was at it … and I found a little white basil flower too … I ended up with a delicious chocolate snack that looked so pretty I just had to blog about it.

I’m imagining this crostini made with chocolate bread would be totally amazing … note to self: gotta try that!

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Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini

Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini


Ingredients

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For the schmear:

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (be sure to use a high-quality chocolate! I used Ghirardelli)
  • 4 oz. Mascarpone cheese (a sweet Italian cream cheese)
  • 1/4 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
  • 12 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder (to taste)

For the crostini:

  • French baguette slices
  • Fresh basil leaves and/or basil flowers
  • Fresh ripe strawberries

Instructions

  1. Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for a minute, then stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir again. If the chocolate chips are not yet melted, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir. Set aside to allow the chocolate to cool down a little.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone and yogurt with a mixer till smooth. Slowly add the chocolate, then taste and add cocoa powder as desired.
  3. Slice the baguette into slices and toast them lightly, then spread with the chocolate mascarpone schmear and top with basil leaves and strawberries.

Strawberry Basil Chocolate Mascarpone Crostini

This recipe was shared at Scrumptious Sunday and Thursday’s Treasures.

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6 comments

Ann November 18, 2012 - 9:49 pm

I love the evolution of the delicious spread originally created by Sonail! (It happens to be a particular hit with my sons!) Your basil-strawberry twist is terrific. I think it is time to make this again!

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HungryLittleGirl November 21, 2012 - 2:37 am

I have never mixed chocolate in my Mascarpone, I need to try this!
Very delicious presentation (like always) 🙂

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Ann November 21, 2012 - 8:45 am

Thank you! You are so sweet 🙂

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Joan@Chocolateandmore November 28, 2012 - 7:49 pm

Love this and love that you call the chocolate schmear, haven’t heard that term in forever but it fits perfectly!

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Ann December 3, 2012 - 10:18 pm

Thank you Joan! It’s funny you should say that … I had to explain what that was to a friend of mine at work today. I guess it is not as universal of a term as I thought it was!

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