MASCARPONE AND PISTACHIO TOASTS

Mascarpone and Pistachio Toasts image

Creamy mascarpone and crunchy pistachios are perfect partners in these quick-and-easy snacks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 oz mascarpone cheese (about 1/2 cup), softened
18 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread
1/3 cup pistachio nuts (about 2 oz), coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spread cheese on each bread slice. Place in single layer in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of bread are light golden.
Drizzle honey over top of each toast. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g