Description
Strawberry Dessert Bruschetta is a delightful and quick-to-make sweet treat perfect for dessert or a special snack. Featuring toasted sourdough bread topped with a smooth blend of cream cheese and Nutella, fresh diced strawberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this recipe balances creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors with a crisp base. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive dish to serve at parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 8 slices sourdough bread, 1/2-inch thick
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spread and Toppings
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Butter and Toast Bread: Brush one side of each sourdough slice with the melted butter. Arrange the slices buttered side up on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool Toasts: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess when topping.
- Prepare Nutella Cream Cheese Spread: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and Nutella together until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, use a hand mixer or mix vigorously by hand in a bowl.
- Assemble the Bruschettas: Spread an even layer of the Nutella and cream cheese mixture on the cooled toasts.
- Add Strawberry Topping: Top each toast with diced strawberries, distributing them evenly to cover the surface.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the strawberries as a crunchy garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- To toast walnuts on the stovetop, place them in a small sauté pan over low heat. Stir frequently and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
- Allowing the toasts to cool completely before spreading the cream cheese mixture helps prevent the spread from melting and sliding off.
- This dessert is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the toasted bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
