BERRY BRUSCHETTA

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Our Test Kitchen is the source of this fantastic fruit bruschetta. It's a tasty twist from the traditional tomato variety and can be served as an appetizer or a dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
3/4 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese

Steps:

Cut baguette into 32 slices, about 1/2 in. thick; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with oil. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. , In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches and mint. Spread each slice of bread with cheese; top with fruit mixture. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.