Photo: Mock Mascarpone Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, thinly sliced
- Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
- Kosher salt
- Mock Mascarpone Cheese, recipe follows
- Roasted red peppers, peeled and sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Brush the bread slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt. Bake in the oven until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Allow to cool. Spread the toasts with Mock Mascarpone Cheese and top with roasted red pepper slices, basil, olive oil and salt.
Mock Mascarpone:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a small bowl, cream together the cream cheese, yogurt and vanilla extract with a mixer until well blended. Refrigerate if a firmer texture is desired. Use in recipes as an inexpensive alternative to mascarpone.
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By Adnilreed
Elkhart, IN
on April 01, 2012
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I also made all the recipes from this episode the crostini went with the pasta perfect. I will certainly be making this again and again. Makes a great alppetizer and will be experimenting with additional toppings. I did find I cut the bread too thick and found it a little hard to eat once it was baked/crunchy, next time I will slice the bread "a little" thinner . Wonderful recipe. Thanks
By delacruzchristi...
los gatos, CA
on July 11, 2011
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This was excellent - my guests raved. It was really easy to make and tasted so fresh. Another winner, Melissa!
By twright_6384372
Dallas, TX
on July 05, 2011
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After watching Melissa make this I had to try it. So yummy and easy. It paired perfect with the pasta from this episode and a crisp white wine!
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