MOCK MASCARPONE CROSTINI

Mock Mascarpone Crostini image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

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.
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.