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>Hale’s Kitchen: A New Spin on Bruschetta
Posted on March 4, 2011 by Glutenfreeda
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This month, Hunter Hale show us how to take traditional bruschetta to a whole new level! Instead of demonstrating a few of the (probably) hundred variations on savory bruschetta, our young chef has developed several sweet adaptations that make for a simple, elegant desserts! Watch out Food Network, Hunter Hale is on his way!
Part I:
Part II:
The Recipes…
Sweetened Ricotta, Pistachio & Chocolate Drizzled Bruschetta
Ingredients
4 slices of Udi’s Gluten free White Sandwich Bread, crusts removed and sliced on the diagonal, toasted
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugarDash of vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pistachio’s
2 Tablespoons chocolate sauce or chocolate shavings
Directions
In a small bowl, beat the ricotta with the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract until incorporated.
Spread ricotta mixture on top of the toast triangles and top with chopped pistachios and drizzle with chocolate (or top with shaved chocolate).
Marinated Strawberries with Sweet Mascarpone Bruschetta
Ingredients
4 slices of Udi’s Gluten Free White Sandwich Bread, crusts removed and cut on the diagonal, toasted
1 cup strawberries sliced
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
Dash of vanilla extract
Mint leaf for garnish
Directions
Toast the bread triangles under the broiler until just browned.
In a bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and balsamic vinegar. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese along with the confectioner’s sugar and a dash of vanilla extract until incorporated.
Spread about 1-1/2 tablespoons of the mascarpone cheese mixture over a toast triangle and top with marinated strawberries. Drizzle the top with any reserved marinade and garnish with a mint leaf.
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